COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Garnacha Blanca
PRODUCER
Skoglund Wine Estate SL
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bell Cros La Figaflor is a 100% Garnacha Blanca white wine from Skoglund Wine Estate SL, located in the D.O. Montsant region of Catalonia, Spain. The estate focuses on producing wines with refined quality and character, reflecting the unique terroir of the area. The wine's name, 'La Figaflor,' may suggest aromatic nuances. The vineyards are situated on chalky clay soils at an elevation of 125 meters, with vines averaging 12 years in age. The 2019 vintage was harvested on September 5th. The wine is produced in limited quantities, with 2,800 bottles made.
ALCOHOL
13.7%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Figaflor' hints at potential fig or floral notes.
Fact 02
Garnacha Blanca thrives in Catalonia's diverse soils.
Fact 03
Aged for 4 months on lees for added texture.
Fact 04
Produced in a limited run of 2,800 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bell Cros La Figaflor 2019 is produced from 100% Garnacha Blanca grapes. Following harvest on September 5, 2019, the grapes undergo a 12-hour maceration with skin contact before fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 4 months in steel tanks with contact with the wine lees. This process is followed by bottling on March 16, 2020. The wine has a residual sugar of 0.3 g/L, indicating a dry profile, with a pH of 3.19 and total acidity of 5.1 g/L tartaric acid.
