2022 El Mas de L'A (Alfredo Arribas) 'Les Margues', Priorat DOCa, Spain Dolin with 8 days skin maceration

with 8 days skin maceration

It goes well with exotic food

sandy loamed Goldridge soil• Hand-harvested• 25% Whole cluster• Native yeast fermentation• Daily punch downs for 3 weeks• Aged 16 months in French oak (20% new)• 25 ppm SO2 at bottling• 13

This is high elevation Fiano (500-600m in elevation) - it reminds you that that southern Italy has some cool microclimates and can make whites as fresh as those from the north

The bright front palate is backed up by delicate talcy structure and a moreish acidity

2022 El Mas de L'A (Alfredo Arribas) 'Les Margues', Priorat DOCa, Spain Dolin with 8 days skin macerationGarnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris grown on calcareous and clay soils at 500 meters elevation. After a brief maceration, fermentation begins in stainless steel and concludes in 500L oak barrels, where the wine ages for 12 months. Bottled unfiltered, the 2022 vintage balances power and freshness, showcasing citrus, white flowers, and a saline mineral edge