A carbonic maceration in contact with the skins and stems. Saline and lingering, a wine of the earth, pure fruit, with a subtle presence of tannins. The ultimate expression of Xarel·lo.
Limited production of 510 bottles.
El Morenu
100% Xarel·lo
Carbonic Maceration
100% Xarel·lo
Carbonic Maceration
From our over 85-year-old vines at the Cal Botifarra vineyard.
Harvest: 2023
Natural carbonic maceration for 2 months without destemming.
Manual soft pressing
Aging: 3 months on lees + 5 months in stainless steel tank.
Spontaneous fermentation
Native yeasts
Unfiltered and unfined
No added sulfites
Dry extract content: 20.3 g/L
Alcoholic by volume: 11% Vol.
12-15°C
Grandfather Josep was a man devoted to the land and to his faithful mule, El Morenu, with whom he went out to plow. He always said that thanks to him he was able to care for the estate and provide for the family.
