GRAPES: 80% PANSA BLANCA, 20% GARNATXA BLANCA
SKIN CONTACT: 2 DAYS
REGION: ALLELA, SPAIN
Producer information: Oriol Artigas, an Alella native and trained enologist, started his project of making noninterventionist wines in 2011. He currently farms a total of 7.5 hectares of mostly old head-pruned vineyards and produces a wide array of wines. From a “village” white wine based off the Pansa Blanca grape, to single parcel blancos, rosats & tintos; the color of the wine depends on the parcel, as Oriol will co-ferment white and red grapes if they grow together. The results are some of the most exciting Vins Catalans being produced today.
Vinification method: La Rumbera is comprised of 80% Pansa Blanca and 20% Garnatxa Blanca from 5 southeast and northwest-facing parcels. The wine is fermented with wild yeasts in 80% stainless steel and 20% old 300 liter barrels, with 2 hours to 2 days skin contact, depending on the maturation of the grape. The wine is then raised on the lees in steel vat for 6 months before being bottled without fining or filtration. This is a white wine that combines power and delicacy with a distinct marine character, making it ideal to pair with a wide variety of seafood.
Tasting notes: medium bodied, limoncello, apple, pear, sea salt
Pairings: head-on grilled prawns
Mix and match 3, 6 or 12 bottles!
