Black Traditional Handmade Bota Wineskin by La Tienda

• Handmade - 40 step process.
• Classic pitch lined interior.
• Flawless goat suede.
• 1 liter.

A true bota wineskin from Spain is a work of art, handmade with expertise handed down from generation to generation. A wine-filled bota is excellent for picnics, hikes or any journey. This traditional version of the bota is made the same way it has been for countless generations. Don't fall for poorly made imitations made in China. Each bota is made from premium local goat hide by the famous bota-maker Jesus Blasco and branded with our Peregrino logo. Making a bota takes expertise and patience. There are about 40 stages before the wineskin is ready to be used. The leather of our botas is cut and sewn by hand to make a tight pleating. Next, it is turned inside out and pitch is applied make it waterproof. Finally, the bota spout is attached and the final touches are added. Jesús Blasco is an ancient bota workshop in the ancient castle town if Sigüenza. Since the 19th century, they've practiced the ancient method of bota making, using flawless local goat suede, wood tannins and natural pine pitch. To this day the company is run by descendants of the original founder, Julián Blasco. It is important to prepare your traditional bota before its first use, as the pitch lining of the traditional bota has a strong taste. You only need to follow this procedure for the pitch-lined botas, not those lined with latex. First, warm your bota in the sun so that the pitch within will distribute evenly. Next, blow into the opening of the bota to inflate it, separating the sides; the warmer the pitch is, the easier it will be to inflate the bota. Add cold water and set the bota aside. After a few days, replace the water with inexpensive wine and let it sit for at least a day. Did this wine and your bota is ready for use. When you are not using your bota be sure to deflate it and press the sides together deflate it and press the sides together to avoid the pitch settling in one region of the wineskin. Store in a cool dry place.