12 Arroves

The 12 Arroves by Carles Andreu is a young red wine from the DO Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, Spain, made exclusively from the indigenous Trepat grape. The wine's name, '12 Arroves,' is inspired by historical vineyard records from the 19th century, where 'arroves' was an ancient unit of measurement for grape loads, with '12 arroves' constituting a 'càrrega' or load. The label itself features a symbol directly copied from an 1888 notebook. Celler Carles Andreu is a family-owned winery with a long history, tracing its roots back to 1781. The modern winery was established in 1991 by Carles Andreu and is now managed by his son, Bernat Andreu. The family is dedicated to cultivating traditional grape varieties of the region, with a particular focus on Trepat, and has transitioned to certified organic viticulture. The vineyards are situated in the cooler northern part of Conca de Barberà, on clay-limestone soils, with some vines reaching up to 90 years old. The wine is crafted to highlight the pure expression of the Trepat grape, emphasizing its natural freshness and fruitiness without oak influence.