The Family’s Selection
Vintage
2018
Annual production
3.300 bottles
Variety
Merlot
Syrah
Sumoll
Picapoll Red
Winemaking method
Usage of our own yeasts selected under temperatures of 15ºC.
It has been removed every 2 days after the alcoholic fermentation and twice a week until November and once every 15 days until January.
Tasting notes
Pale red color, clean and bright.
Intense red fruit character. Lightly scented with notes of cherry and strawberry lollipops with a very well balanced acidity.
The palate is long, round, very sweet and refreshing at the same time.
It is advised to be served between 6ºC and 8ºC.
Climatology
The zone has a Mediterranean climate with a continental influence. The pluviometry of the vintage has been slightly above in comparison with previous years (830l/m2). It produced an increase in humidity. The summer heat helped to reach an optimal maturation of the grapes.
LABORATORY TEST
Alcohol at bottling
11,50% vol.
Total acid in bottling
5.40 g/l
Volatile acid at bottling
0.26 g/l
PH
3.33
Residual sugar
0.40 g/l
Total sulphur
52 mg/l
VITICULTURE
Plot’s name
Alzinar, Pocsicull, Trias i Baltasar
Clones
SO4, Ritcher-110
Planting pattern
3.4m x 1.2m
Vineyard age
18 years on average
Soil type
Clay-loam soil with low levels of organic material
2018 Rainfall
830 litres/m2
Conduction system
Double Royat
Location
Manresa
Altitude
260 metres
Orientation
south-east
Average production
2.790 kg/ha
Treatments
According with organic viticulture
Cork
Natural Catalan cork
Vegan
Vegan friendly
Recognition and awards
Catalan Wine Guide 9.36 points (Guia de Vins de Catalunya)