CELLARS DE CAPCANES- Mas Collet Selecció
Varieties:
- 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 30% Grenache
- 30% Carignan
Harvest: by hand, from the beginning of September to the middle of October.
Grenache and Carignan from 15 to 25 years and Cabernet Sauvignon from 5 to 20
years. Clay and granite soils. Altitude from 150 to 450 m.
Vinification: Maceration of 21-35 days, the varieties are vinified for
separate Fermentation at controlled temperature (26-29ºC). Start of the
malolactic fermentation in tank and finishing in boot.
Aging: Aging of the wine for 9 months in American oak barrels and
French, medium and light toast. Later aging in tank
for 6 months before bottling.
Production: 60,000 bottles (0.75L) and 1,500 Magnum bottles (1.5L)
Analysis:
- 14.5% vol. alcohol
- 5.1 g/l tartaric acid
- 1 g/l residual sugar
Tasting note: Intense cherry color with violet reflections..
Ripe cherry, blueberries and soft and well-integrated oak aromas. body
medium with intensity in the ripeness presented by the fruit. Good
acidity that keeps this wine well balanced with strong tannins
soft Long finish in the mouth.
Pairing: Red and white meats such as lamb or rabbit stews are
pairings that work well with this wine. Sautéed vegetables,
Mushrooms and creamy pasta dishes are perfect companions.