1000r 2024 Grape|Aleatico

1000r 2024 Grape|AleaticoIgnasi's surface of white grapes far outnumbers the red, but here we have a little Monastrell and Merlot, growing together in the Cal Matias vineyard planted in the early 80s. Treated in the same way as the brisat whites, grapes were de stemmed, macerated for just 4 days in a gentle infusion and then aged in steel, keeping things light footed and fresh. Black cherries, wild herbs and peppery spice with a soft, supple mouthfeel. One to serve with a

Acidity is right up there

Very tasty

Manual work is the only possibility here and

a grape capable of making highly structured white wine

nutty notes from the Pignoletto that has had more time to mature in the tank

25 day maceration

A house favourite here with this wonderfully fresh

giving the dusty cherry fruits and unexpected citrus peels an lovely soft edge

while herbs and spices like cinnamon

deeper and more complex than many blanc de blancs but still with tightly wound acidity and salivating minerals – like a top Chablis Grand Cru with fine bubbles

gentle maceration in tini

Fantastic value to be found here