2023 Partida Creus 'CL' Clarete, Catalonia, Spain South Africa with automatic punching down in

with automatic punching down in the first few days and pumping over at key stages in the process

the south-west sloping

sour cherry and blackberry aromas predominate in the nose and travel seamlessly onto the palate

It was sunny with  sufficient rainfall

The wine underwent malolactic fermentation

2023 Partida Creus 'CL' Clarete, Catalonia, Spain South Africa with automatic punching down inGarnacha Blanca and Garnacha Tinta from Grenache's spiritual homeland in Terra Alta, both macerated and blended together before fermentation is finished. A really pretty wine: ripe, tart red fruits with elegant dried floral and leather secondaries. 11. 5% ABV