2022 Celler del Cesc Tanca els Ulls Cartoixa de Vinyes Velles Tarragona, Spain
$28.00
Organic. Single vineyard of 1.5 ha; 80 year-old vines planted on clay and river pebbles (galets). The vineyard is surrounded by Mediterranean forest, 200m above sea level (considered highland, given how close they are to the sea). Hand-harvested; grape selection happens in the vineyard. Fully skin-fermented for 20 days, with 20% stem inclusion, in stainless steel. Aged on those same stems and lees for six months, 40% of juice in amphora and 60% in steel. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, small dose of SO2 added at bottling. 225 cases made.
Specs
- Country Spain
- Region Catalonia
- Style White Wine
- Producer Celler del Cesc Tanca els Ulls
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cartoixà
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, No Sulfur, Big Power, Catalonia Event!