{"product_id":"can-rafols-el-rocallis-2022","title":"Can Rafols - El Rocallís (2022)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 100% Incrocio Manzoni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Exclusive Edition – only 1,789 numbered bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e DO Penedès, Massís del Garraf, Catalonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Single vineyard \"El Rocallís,\" 1.6 hectares at an elevation of 300 meters, with a southeasterly exposure. The approximately 40-year-old vines grow on calcareous soils with marine fossils. Organically farmed, no irrigation, hand-harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoils:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very shallow, calcareous loam soils on dolomite limestone with a high proportion of active limestone and fossil deposits—typical of the karst profile of the Garraf Massif. Well-drained, mineral, with an alkaline pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSoutheast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The 2022 vintage was characterized by heat and drought. Yields were approximately 50% lower than the previous year. Despite the challenges, the result was a wine with distinct character, freshness, structure, and aging potential. The Incrocio Manzoni is aromatically powerful with saline notes and lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 80% spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, 20% fermentation in new and second-use French barriques. Following this, the wine matures on the fine lees for 6 months in barrels, followed by 2 years in bottle. Minimal fining and filtration, with a small amount of sulfur added only at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 6 months on the fine lees in French oak, 2 years bottle aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e13.0% vol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Brilliant golden yellow. On the nose, lively aromas of peach, pear, and white blossoms, underpinned by delicate vanilla notes and dried fruits. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with juicy white fruit, fresh minerality, and a hint of sea salt. A soft and balanced finish, with lingering depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent with mature cheese, cod, poultry dishes and Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Can Rafols","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626085347660,"sku":"CAN-ROC-W-750-2022","price":42.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1803\/3996\/files\/uncork-me-now-can-rafols-el-rocallis.png?v=1774712807","url":"https:\/\/uncorkme-now.com\/en\/products\/can-rafols-el-rocallis-2022","provider":"uncorkme-now!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}