Terra Vermella 2018

Wine description for Terra Vermella 2018 from Familia Nin Ortiz

Colour & appearance

Radiant Golden yellow with young people green reflexes - remarkably bright for a wine from the pink-coloured Parellada Montonegra mutation.

Nose

An olfactory firework display reminiscent of great Burgundian white wines: Spark plug flavouring, wild herbs, Grapefruit and Salted almond. These are joined by Oyster shell and a salty sea breeze reminiscent of rocky coasts. This mineral intensity and purity is rarely found - a wine that triggers pure pleasure from the moment you smell it.

Palate

Fascinatingly juicy with yellow fruit and smoky notes, carried by lively acidity. Purism in its purest form: cool, precise, powerful and playful at the same time. The 6.5 grams of acidity with a moderate 12% alcohol create a balance that makes this wine appear light as a feather despite its intensity. Spectacular value for money.

Departure

Long, mineral and Salty, with persistent freshness and a fine smoky finish.

Terroir & origin

From a one-hectare, 37-year-old vineyard in the Old-Penedès, Pla de Manlleu, at an altitude of 550 metres. The eponymous Red clay soil (terra vermella) characterises this exceptional wine. Cultivated by Jaume Nin Llort, a family member of Ester Nin Ortiz.

Grape variety & vinification

Parellada Montonegra - an extremely rare, pink-coloured mutation of the Parellada cava grape variety, rediscovered by Ester and Carles Nin Ortiz. Gently crushed, left to stand for 24 hours, slowly pressed, spontaneously fermented and matured in 300 litre wooden barrel. A fresh, precise wine despite the warm vintage.

Food pairing suggestions

Salt-crusted kohlrabi with olive oil and truffle, Grilled red mullet with fennel cream, orange and aniseed, Veal wrapped in Iberico ham with tarragon sauce. Be sure to decant and enjoy from large glasses at a temperature that is not too cold!

Special features

An oenological rarity: Familia Nin Ortiz has developed into specialists for forgotten Catalan grape varieties. After the revival of the Carignan blanc now this fascinating Parellada mutation - a wine that brings Burgundy and the Loire to Catalonia.