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Zillamina

Zillamina Spanish Red 2024

$24.00

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Style: Dry, medium to full-bodied red with well-structured tannins; organic, vegan-certified, minimal sulfur
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Monastrell from certified organic limestone vineyards in Pinoso, Alicante DO, at 600 meters elevation
Winemaking: Manual harvest, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation (22–26°C), 2–3 weeks maceration, vegan fining, minimal sulfur
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve at 60–64°F; no decanting required
Pairing: Paella valenciana
Similar To: Jumilla or Yecla Monastrell; shares the warmth and structure of Bandol rouge or southern Rhône Mourvèdre blends

Zillamina Red 2024 is an organic Spanish red wine produced by La Bodega de Pinoso, a pioneering cooperative in the Alicante DO. Made from 100% Monastrell grapes grown at 600 meters elevation on limestone soils, Zillamina Red 2024 reflects the fierce Mediterranean character of southeastern Spain. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with continuous pumpovers over 2–3 weeks. La Bodega de Pinoso bottles the wine after light vegan-certified fining and filtration with minimal sulfur, preserving fresh fruit character and youthful vibrancy at 13% alcohol.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Producer profile

Zillamina

La Bodega de Pinoso is a cooperative winery founded in 1932 in the town of Pinoso, approximately 50 kilometers west of Alicante city in southeastern Spain. What began as a collective of local growers has evolved into one of Spain's largest producers of certified organic and vegan wine, with over 600 hectares under organic certification and approximately 150 active member-growers stewarding more than 1,000 hectares of vines.

The cooperative began its transition to organic viticulture in 1997, gradually converting member vineyards and achieving USDA Organic certification alongside approval from the Valencia Organic Agricultural Committee. Since 2010, winemaking has been led by oenologist Ana Amat Sáez, directing the cooperative's commitment to sustainable practices without synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Vineyard soils receive only organic manure from local cattle farms, and spontaneous vegetation is encouraged to promote biodiversity.

Zillamina represents a collaboration between La Bodega de Pinoso and Jenny & François Selections, created specifically for the American market. The label design mirrors the Spanish flag colors, while the wine captures the cooperative's emphasis on Monastrell—the traditional grape of Alicante that dominates their plantings.

Production follows modern yet gentle techniques. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with careful pumpovers to extract color and aromatics without harsh tannins. The wines undergo light fining using vegan-certified methods and minimal sulfur additions, preserving fruit purity while ensuring stability.

The cooperative's main grape varieties include Monastrell for reds and rosés, plus Macabeo and Airén for whites. Their portfolio extends beyond Zillamina to include ranges like Vermador, Cristatus, and Pinoso Cepa 50—wines featuring fruit from vines over 45 years old.

Explore the Zillamina White for a companion to this red, and browse the best-sellers collection at Primal Wine.

Wine region

Catalunya, Spain, Spain

Alicante DO occupies the southeastern corner of Spain's Valencia Community, stretching along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the mountainous Vinalopó valley. The appellation received DO status in 1957 and encompasses two distinct sub-zones: La Marina along the coast, known for Moscatel production, and the larger Vinalopó heartland, where Monastrell dominates red wine production.

The inland Vinalopó zone, where Pinoso is located, features a hot continental climate tempered by Mediterranean influences. Summers regularly exceed 95°F, while annual rainfall barely reaches 12 inches—conditions that challenge vines but concentrate flavors. Vineyards at 600 meters elevation benefit from significant day-night temperature variation, helping preserve acidity despite the intense heat. The region receives 2,500 to 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, comparable to Florida or California.

Soils throughout Vinalopó are predominantly limestone with low organic content, naturally limiting vine vigor and yields. Growers typically train vines low to the ground using bush vine (en vaso) systems, protecting fruit clusters with leaf canopy shade. This traditional approach suits Monastrell, a thick-skinned, late-ripening variety that thrives in hot, dry conditions.

Monastrell—known as Mourvèdre in France—has grown in this region for centuries and remains the dominant variety. The grape produces deeply colored wines with high tannin levels and intense aromatic potential. Modern winemakers have refined techniques to soften Monastrell's naturally robust structure while preserving its characteristic spiced fruit and Mediterranean herbal notes.

Alicante also produces Fondillón, a historic sweet wine from sun-dried Monastrell requiring minimum ten-year solera aging—a regional specialty dating to the 1600s.

Explore Spanish wines from Alicante and other regions in the Spanish natural wine collection at Primal Wine, and browse more organic wines.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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