COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Garnatxa Blanca
PRODUCER
Celler Piñol
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
L'Avi Arrufí Blanco is a single-varietal white wine from Celler Piñol, produced in the DO Terra Alta region of Catalunya, Spain. The wine is named after the founder of the winery, Grandfather Arrufí, and is considered the estate's signature wine. It is made exclusively from Garnatxa Blanca grapes sourced from old vines, specifically from the Finca Mas Vell vineyard, which features 65-year-old vines. The 2023 vintage highlights the unique characteristics of this specific year, with a notable steely acidity and a long finish. Celler Piñol is a family-run winery with a philosophy focused on expressing the potential of local grape varieties and terroirs.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from Garnatxa Blanca grapes grown on 65-year-old vines.
Fact 02
The wine is aged for 7 months in French oak barrels.
Fact 03
Limited production with only 7,500 bottles made.
Fact 04
Named after the winery's founder, 'Grandfather Arrufí'.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for L'Avi Arrufí Blanco begins with hand-harvested Garnatxa Blanca grapes from old vines. The grapes undergo a 6-hour skin-contact maceration before fermentation in new French oak barrels at 20°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 7 months in French oak barrels, with a mix of new and used vessels. During this aging period, the lees are periodically stirred (batonnage) to enhance texture and complexity. The winery practices organic cultivation in its vineyards.
