COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Cariñena, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Cara Nord Celler
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cara Nord Celler was founded in 2012 by Tomàs Cusiné, Xavier Cepero, and Eric Solomon, with the goal of practicing heroic, high-altitude viticulture. Sourced from selected vineyards in the rugged DO Montsant, 'Mineral' is a wine defined by its unique terroir. The vines grow in poor, stony soils rich in slate and calcareous clay, surrounded by the dramatic cliffs of the Sierra de Montsant. The high altitude provides a cooler microclimate that preserves freshness and imparts a distinct stony character to the grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from high-altitude vineyards up to 800 meters above sea level, benefiting from extreme diurnal temperature shifts.
Fact 02
The name 'Mineral' pays direct homage to the stony, slate, and calcareous soils of the rugged Montsant region.
Fact 03
A collaboration project involving renowned European importer Eric Solomon and celebrated winemaker Tomàs Cusiné.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude plots and undergo rigorous selection. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant primary fruit characteristics and clean mineral expression. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 6 months in French oak barrels, adding subtle structure, complexity, and roundness to the tannins without overshadowing the fresh fruit profile.
