Ànima Negra ÀN/2
Wine Description
Grapes from old vines of Callet, Mantonegre-Fogoneu and Syrah are hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts, and macerated only briefly to retain the most refined flavors of this fully ripe fruit. Aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American barriques.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Various vineyards
Vineyard size
62.5 acres
Soil composition
Vermell, loam and iron
Training method
Guyot and double cordone
Elevation:
240-390 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Exposure:
Eastern/western
Year vineyard planted:
1927-1962
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12 to 20
Varietal composition:
65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre-Fogoneu and 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
70% new, 30% 2 & 3 years
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
4.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.8 %
Dry extract:
30.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
2 g/L