CELLARS DE CAPCANES – La Nit de les Garnatxes Clay
Varieties:
100% Red Garnacha
Vines:
15-40 years old. Altitude: 250 – 500 m.
Harvest:Handpicked, mid September.
Soil:
Clay. This terroir was originated by continental and marinesediments. The color is due to the high content of iron and itsoxidation. Very compact soils with low water filtration and medium acidity.
Vinification:
Controlled fermentation temperature (27-29 ºC).
Maceration:
21-35 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Aging:
6 months in concrete vats before bottling.
Production:
4,000 bottles (0.75L)
Analysis:
14,5 % ABV
4,7 g/l tartaric acid
2,8 g/l residual sugar
Taste note:Intense cherry colour. This is a very complex wine with very marked notes of forest undergrowth and tannins that “stick” in the mouth. A truly wild wine!
Food pairing:Garnacha is a very versatile grape when it comes to pairings, and this is no exception. Although, considering the intensity and fuller body this Garnacha from Clay soil offers, we suggest you open it with grilled meats, lamb, casseroles, and stews.
