Improvisacio 2022

Wine Description for Improvisacio 2022 by Enric Soler

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow in the glass, brilliant and clear – a visual promise of concentration and maturity.

Nose

The nose is positively electrifying: stony minerality meets fresh herbs, with notes of pineapple and quince. Remarkable is the crystalline freshness one would scarcely expect from such a hot vintage as 2022. Here the winemaker’s skill shines through.

Palate

On the palate, the Improvisació unfolds its full class. Vibrant acidity meets creamy texture – a fascinating contrast. The wine is full-bodied, yet never broad or heavy. Instead, it displays linearity and precision. The 12.5% alcohol is perfectly integrated, the structure impressive for a white wine in this category. A mineral grip runs through the entire flavour profile, lending the wine tension and drinkability.

Finish

Long and mineral, with lingering freshness. The wine doesn’t simply fade away, but leaves a lasting impression of salty stoniness and fine herbal spice.

Terroir & Origin

Three biodynamically farmed vineyards in Penedès with 40 to 60-year-old Xarel.lo vines provide the grapes. The age of the vines is evident in the wine’s concentration and complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation and ageing in a combination of Stockinger wooden vats and concrete eggs – a clever choice that gives the wine texture without masking the fruit. Xarel.lo, the underrated principal variety of Penedès, demonstrates its enormous potential here.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with grilled monkfish, scallops with lemon butter, risotto with porcini mushrooms or aged Manchego. The structure and minerality make it an ideal companion for oysters and seafood.

Special Features

Enric Soler, former award-winning sommelier, produces fewer than 15,000 bottles annually. His wines belong to Spain’s absolute white wine elite. The Improvisació proves: Xarel.lo is the Spanish white wine variety of the moment – and Soler is its master.