{"product_id":"can-rafols-gran-caus-negre-2024","title":"Can Rafols - Gran Caus Negre (2024)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: Cabernet Franc, Merlot\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 Organically farmed plots in the Massís del Garraf; small-scale vineyards (\u0026lt;2 ha), hand-harvested, without irrigation; low yields between 18–25 hl\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoils:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very shallow, calcareous loam soils with up to 40% active lime content on dolomite limestone (Triassic\/Cretaceous), pH approx. 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, low rainfall and cooling influences from the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cold maceration prior to fermentation, separate spontaneous fermentation of the grape varieties with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Aging for 12 months in new and 1–2 year-old French barriques (225 l).\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Intense ruby red. Complex aromas of black currant, blueberry, and plum on the nose, accompanied by balsamic, spicy, and subtly roasted notes. On the palate, silky, fresh, and well-structured with ripe fruit, cedar, and undergrowth aromas. A long, generous, and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ideal with meat or mature hard cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Can Rafols","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59905088684364,"sku":"CAN-NEGR-R-750-2024","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1803\/3996\/files\/can-rafols-gran-caus-negre-2022-v8.jpg?v=1790288619","url":"https:\/\/uncorkme-now.com\/en\/products\/can-rafols-gran-caus-negre-2024","provider":"uncorkme-now!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}