CELLARS DE CAPCANES – La Nit de les Garnatxes Sand
Varieties:
100% Red Garnacha.
Vines:
20-40 years old. Altitude: 150 to 250 m
Harvest:
Handpicked, mid September.
Soil:
Sandy soils. Ground Honeycomb: the wind erodes the soil from the dry coastal areas, beaches. Arid desert where the sand and silt allow deep roots which find the presence of lime.
Vinification:
Fermented at controlled temperatures (27-29ºC).
Maceration:
28 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation carried out in concrete vats. Soft filtering.
Aging:
Aged in concrete vats for 6 months before bottling.
Production:
4,000 bottles (0.75L)
Analysis:
- 14,5 % ABV
- 4,4 g/l tartaric acid
- 1,3 g/l residual sugar
Taste note:
Medium deep ruby color. Fresh forest fruit aromas on the nose. On the palate, this Garnacha overflows with ripe red fruit notes: Strawberries, red currant, cherries, raspberries; all this in a mellow soft medium body where the tannins are very well
integrated.
Food pairing:
This seductive and fruity Garnacha from Sand soils finds its perfect fit with soft cheese tables, mild curries, baked zucchinis and pasta. Although, we also suggest giving it a try with local Mediterranean plates such as your classic paella and goat cheese salads.