Vd’O 2 – Carignan in Sand

Scores
VI DE FINCA QUALIFICADA
Parker: 92 points
Guia de vins de Catalunya 2023: 9.69 points
Technical data: download technical data PDF Vd’O 2.16
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Varieties: 100% Carignan
From the “Varietals de Terrer” collection, the Vd’O 2 wine is the first wine of the D.O. Empordà and the 13th in Catalonia that Incavi awards the qualification “Vi de Finca Qualificada”.
It is the highest recognition that can be granted to a wine. This distinction implies unique, qualitative and climatic characteristics to the wines of grapes from the same plot in property, which follow the most demanding protocols by the D.O. in terms of production and efficiency.
This qualification recognizes both national and international prestige over 10 years.
The wine comes from old Carignan bush vines from the selected plot “Hort d’en Riera” planted in 1909 on sand soil locate at the village Capmany (Alt-Empordà), with an altitude over 90 m above the sea level and oriented to the north.
Harvest and Vinification
Hand picking harvest in plastic crates of 10 Kg, carrying out a first sorting in the vineyard and a second one berry by berry in the cellar.
Cold soak (4ºC) and alcoholic fermentation controlled temperature over 26-28ºC.
We use the technique pigeage to extract gently the great personality of this variety.
Long maceration and pressing at very low pressure.
Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, stirring the lees (bâtonnage) and malolactic fermentation in them that will qualify harmonically its aromatic expression.
Bottled without fining or filtering.
Tasting notes
Bright cherry color.
Complex fragrance: ripe black fruit, cherry liquor, cocoa notes, balsamic and forest herbs.
On the palate, we perceive intensity but with silky texture and tannins, ending with a long and fresh finish.