Year: 2023

Grape variety: 100% Merlot

Production: 13,000 numbered bottles (0.75 l)

Origin: DO Penedès, Massís del Garraf, Catalonia

Vineyard: Organically farmed plots in the Massís del Garraf with calcareous soils; hand-picked for the best grapes.

Soils: Calcareous clay soils with a high active lime content, typical of the karst region of the Massís del Garraf.

Orientation: Not specified

Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cooling sea breezes; 2023 was characterized by challenging conditions for Merlot, which, however, helped to maintain freshness. 

Vinification: Selection of the best grapes; 18-hour maceration with the skins; use of mosto flor (free-run juice); spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts at low temperature for 40 hours in stainless steel tanks; light clarification and filtration; sulfur added only at bottling; 6 months of bottle aging before sale. 

Maturation: 6 months bottle aging before sale

Alcohol content: 13.0% vol.

Tasting note: Pale violet in the glass. On the nose, vibrant spring aromas of fresh red fruits such as plums, cherries, and wild strawberries, accompanied by herbal notes. On the palate, remarkable concentration with firm, fresh acidity and a long, structured finish. 

Food pairing: Ideal with salads, fish dishes, seafood, grilled meat, mature cheese and Mediterranean dishes.

The Gran Caus Rosado 2023 is a characterful rosé with the soul of a red wine, which impressively reflects the philosophy of Can Ràfols dels Caus and the uniqueness of the Massís del Garraf terroir.