2547 – White Wine Agaliu of L’Olivera

2547 – WHITE WINE AGALIU OF L’OLIVERA –  D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE

Characteristics: Agaliu is an old word from north-western Catalan that means hope, confidence in being able to satisfy a desire. Our desire with this wine is to reinterpret the origins by exploring new paths with more complex elaborations. It is the desire to seek new expressions with a variety like Macabee, known for its productive ability and its subtlety with which we work to achieve subtle and complex wines at the same time. Agaliu therefore represents the illusion of highlighting this historical variety and doing so with a mono-varietal wine, the first of the Costers del Segre Designation of Origin and one of the first in Catalonia.

Elaboration: With Agaliu we want to insist that, with good work in the vineyard, with balanced productions and with Macabeu grapes from relatively cool areas, we are able to explore the potential of Macabee to express itself in unique still wines. The production in oak barrels of different volumes and the periodic battonage (stirring) work, in addition to the experimentation in new materials such as cement vats, allows us to find this purest expression of Macabee with a very balanced contribution of wood.

Vinification: Blend of two different elaborations. A part of the must ferments at a controlled temperature (15-17ºC) in American and French oak barrels, with 6-8 months of aging on the lees and weekly battonage. The rest ferments in tank and ages for 2 months in cement vats.

Variety: 100% Macabee

Denomination of Origin: D.O. Costers del Segre

Alcoholic Content: 12.5% ​​Vol.

Viticulture: Organic farming. Manual harvest in 10-12 kg boxes.

Tasting Notes:

• View: Straw yellow colour, clear and bright.
• Nose: Intense nose, with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus and a subtle presence of white fruit (pear, apple). Subtle and elegant, floral notes also stand out, of white flowers and orange blossom and a touch of honey.
• Mouth: Fine and balanced in the mouth, with good acidity that gives it persistence.

Pairing: Good harmony with all types of rice, seafood macerated with lemon juice (ceviche) or a good grilled vegetable.

Service: It is recommended to serve it between 8 and 10 ºC.