COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Celler Balaguer i Cabré
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lluna Vella is a 100% Garnacha red wine from the DOQ Priorat region of Spain. Produced by Celler Balaguer i Cabré, a family winery with a multi-generational history, it embodies the viticultural traditions of Priorat. The wine's name, 'Lluna Vella' (old moon), reflects the winery's unique practice of moving wine only during specific lunar phases. The grapes are sourced from the Mas de Dalt vineyard estate, characterized by its llicorella slate soils and a northwest orientation, which contributes to its distinct mineral and fresh profile. Celler Balaguer i Cabré is notable for its exclusive focus on monovarietal Garnacha wines.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lluna Vella means 'old moon' in Catalan.
Fact 02
Wine is only moved during the last quarter of the moon.
Fact 03
The winery exclusively produces Garnacha wines.
Fact 04
Vineyards are planted on slate soils called 'llicorella'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lluna Vella is crafted from 100% Garnacha grapes sourced from the Mas de Dalt vineyard. The winemaking process adheres to a philosophy of 'One vine, one variety, one wine.' Following fermentation, which typically uses conventional and organic methods, the wine undergoes aging for 10 to 12 months in a combination of second-fill French and American oak barrels. The winery also follows a distinctive practice of moving wine only during the 'old moon' phase. Production is limited, with specific bottle numbers varying by vintage.
