2022 Partida Creus MC Macabeo VV

A parcel of Macabeu over 50 years old planted on clay and limestone soils at 230m elevation in Bonastre, Penedès. The grapes were destemmed, crushed and skin macerated for 3 days before pressing to stainless steel tank, where the wine was raised on fine lees and bottled the following spring. Partida Creus is one of the handful of wineries to pioneer natural winegrowing in Catalonia, focused on capturing authenticity and maintaining purity of the land while respecting local traditions. 11% abv.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Macabeo
Winemaker: Antonella Gerosa and Massimo Marchiori
Vintage: 2022

Geography

Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Sub-region: Bonastre
Vineyard: Baix Penedès
 

Farming

Organic. Natural winegrowing with no chemicals used in the vineyard or winemaking process.
 

Harvest

Grapes destemmed and crushed
 

Fermentation

Skin macerated for 3 days before pressing to stainless steel tank
 

Aging

Raised on fine lees in stainless steel tank and bottled the following spring