2022 Malvasia de Sitges
2022 Malvasia de Sitges
Pithy grapefruit, a lovely bit of integrated reduction, powdery aromatic perfume on salty skin. Great balance and freshness.
Cuvée: Malvasia de Sitges
Style: Still
Colour: Skins
Grapes/Blend: 100% Malvasia de Sitges
ABV: 12.2
Vintage: 2022
Winemaking: Harvested on September 6, 2022, from vines aged 7 years, located at an elevation of 363m. Grapes were destemmed and macerated 9 days in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was controlled at 24 degrees. Basket pressed softly. Ageing in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
Sulphur: None added
Soil: Clay-limestone
In 2018, brothers Xavi & Andreu took over their family's 32-hectares of vines, located 30km from the Mediterranean in Tarragona's Alt Camp region, Catalunya. The family farm has been organic since 2015, cultivating indigenous varieties on clay-limestone soils through the hills of Santes Creus, ranging from 240 to 420m above sea level. With most of their harvest sold to local winemakers, they vinify a tiny portion (10%) in their family basement using stainless steel, fibreglass, and a selection of barrels and glass demijohns. Employing gentle infusion maceration and light basket pressing, they craft textured whites and light, vibrant reds. These are brilliant, keen-eyed impressions of a beautiful region.