CLOS MARIA BLANC 2016
Estate Wine made from an entire vineyard of 2.5 ha. combining old slate terraces (98%) and granite (2%), at 500 m. of altitude, confering notes of minerality and spiceness.
- Vintage 2015
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2016 was an outstanding vintage due to exceptional weather conditions, cool and rainy spring followed by a warm and dry summer. High thermal amplitude affected very positively to the aromatics. Also the sunny side of the vineyards make this white to have big structure with balanced acidity.
- Winemaking
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Grapes were hand-picked, clusters were manually sorted in the vineyard and in the winery. Cold maceration for 6 hs. 70% co-fermented in stainless steel tanks and 30% in 225 L. new French oak barrels. Partially aged in new Frenck oak barrels, for 6 months. Blended after 12 months.
- Tasting notes
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Bright pale yellow. Complex aroma with floral notes and white fruit records are nuanced with Mediterranean underbrush in a mineral background. Elegant, velvety and delicate, highlighting freshness and fruitness. Mineral character in harmony with balsamic notes. Long and persistent finish.
- Technical data
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Blend 77% White grenache
16 % Muscat
6% Viognier
1% Chenin blancBlending date March, 2018 Botteling date April, 2018 Realesed 2019 Production 4.000 botles Apellation DO Montsant Alcohol at bottling 16% pH at bottling 3,19 Total Acidity at bottling 5,7 g/l Bottle Size 75 cl
150 cl
