GOLD | 2018 CATAVINUM SPAIN
Winemaker Darryl Catlin carefully selects the best parcels of fruit from the vineyard tasting the flavours to determine when the fruit is at perfect ripeness. Selected bunches are then carefully picked in the early morning to keep the fruit cool. Berries? are sorted at the winery, 70 -75% are gently pressed and 25-30% of the fruit is
added whole in to open topped fermentation tanks for a partial
carbonic maceration. Careful attention is spent on temperature
control. Once ferment is completed it was then matured in 35%
new and older French Oak barriques.Vibrant purple, crimson in colour, with a glorious nose of red
forest berries. Blushing with the flavour of dark plum, blackberries
and mulberries, with touches of white pepper and allspice.
While showing an abundance of fruit flavours, the wine remains
brooding with a graceful elegance and poise, notes of dark
chocolate and liquorice come forward during its luscious finish.