{"product_id":"can-rafols-caus-lubis-2006","title":"Can Rafols - Caus Lubis (2006)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 5,000 numbered bottles (0.75 l)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e DO Penedès, Massís del Garraf, Catalonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Single vineyard in the Garraf Massif, inspired by Pomerol. Organically farmed, no irrigation, hand-picked. Small plots with very old vines, low yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoils:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very shallow, calcareous clay soils with up to 40% active lime on dolomitic limestone (Triassic\/Cretaceous), pH value approx. 8 – typical for the karst region of the Massís del Garraf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, low rainfall and cooling influences from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Secondary fermentation on the skins. Aging for 12 months in new and 1–2 year-old French barriques (225 l), followed by 16 years of bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 12 months in French oak, 16 years bottle aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e14% vol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ruby red with garnet reflections. Complex bouquet with notes of plum, ripe strawberry, and blackberry, accompanied by balsamic, mineral, and spicy-toasty notes. On the palate, velvety, structured, and balanced, with fine tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, intense finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ideal with roasts, game dishes, braised dishes, mature cheeses and chocolate desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Can Rafols","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586512318796,"sku":"CAN-LUB-R-750-2006","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1803\/3996\/files\/CausLubis.jpg?v=1769928461","url":"https:\/\/uncorkme-now.com\/en\/products\/can-rafols-caus-lubis-2006","provider":"uncorkme-now!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}