La Botera

Type
Red D.O. Empordà, 2019.

Varieties
Carignan and Grenache.

Climate
Mediterranean, with strong and dry northern winds (Tramuntana) and sea breezes in the afternoon.

Presentation
75cl and 1.5l bottles.

% vol
14.50%

Bottle production
11,000

Yield
The Samsó variety from old vines produces around 3,500 Kg/ha and Grenache 4,000 Kg/ha

Vineyard location
In the Garrigal area of ​​Mollet de Peralada at 50 m. altitude.

Soil composition
Sandy, clayey and alluvial.

Harvest
Grapes harvested and selected by hand during the last week of September and the first of October.

Vinification
24-hour cold storage of the grapes, destemming, 24-hour pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation at 24-26ºC for 16 days.

Aging
9 months in 225-liter French oak barrels.

Tasting features
Aromas of aging, ripe black fruit and a hint of spice predominate. Mouth: medium body, structure and persistence.