L’ INTRÚS Red

Type
Red Wine – D.O. Empordà, Vintage 2021

Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Soil
Flint (silex), clay, and sandy soils

Climate
Mediterranean, influenced by strong, dry Tramuntana winds from the north and moderated by gentle afternoon sea breezes

Presentation
75cl and 1.5L bottles

Alcohol / pH
14.5% ABV / pH 3.6

Production
9,100 bottles

Yield
Single vineyard named El Pla del Molí, producing approximately 7,000 kg/ha

Harvest
Merlot harvested in the second week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon in the third week of October

Vinification
Cold storage of whole grapes for 24 hours. Pre-fermentation cold maceration for 48 hours at 10ºC. Fermentation with the skins for 25 days at temperatures between 24 and 26ºC

Ageing
13 months in 225L French oak barrels

Tasting Notes
Intense aromas of black candied fruit and smoky nuances. Subtle, well-integrated oak ageing.
On the palate: body, structure, and elegance.