COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Castell D'Encus
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Saktih Petit Verdot 2016 from Castell d'Encus is a single-varietal wine made from 100% Petit Verdot, hailing from the Costers del Segre D.O. in Catalonia, Spain. The name 'Saktih' signifies 'energy' in Sanskrit. The winery, Castell d'Encus, was founded in 2001 by Raül Bobet with a philosophy centered on meticulous vineyard management and a deep respect for the land, aiming to mitigate climate change impacts. The estate is notable for its high-altitude vineyards, situated between 800 and 1230 meters above sea level, and its integration of historical winemaking practices, including the use of 12th-century stone fermentation vats carved into the rock.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€142
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saktih means 'energy' in Sanskrit.
Fact 02
Wine is fermented in 12th-century stone vats.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted between 800-1230 meters altitude.
Fact 04
Uses geothermal energy for climate control.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Saktih Petit Verdot 2016 is produced from 100% Petit Verdot grapes, hand-harvested in 10 kg boxes. Fermentation occurs in historical 12th-century stone winepresses using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 22 months in French oak, followed by 24 months in French oak barrels. Further maturation includes 30 months in bottle or 5 months in oak vats. The winery employs organic farming practices and utilizes geothermal energy for climate control, with a gravity-fed design.
