Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grape: Tempranillo
Soil types: This wine comes from vines planted on the uplands of Catalonia, inland from the sea. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry and arid. However, the elevation creates significant diurnal temperature differences on summer nights, promoting peak ripeness.
Vineyard management: The vineyard is entirely trained using the cordon de royat system. Part of the vineyard is irrigated in response to the water stress the vines undergo. The vineyard is organically managed and certified.
Winemaking: Harvesting takes place by night to avoid temperature spikes during the day. The grapes are macerated for a short period of time (2 to 4 hours) in the presses. Pressing is followed by settling, which allows clear juice to be extracted, after which yeast is added. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at moderate temperatures (14 – 16°C) for about two weeks.
