COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Cellers Sant Rafel
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Solpost Origen 2018 is a red wine from Cellers Sant Rafel, located in the Montsant DO of Catalonia, Spain. The wine is crafted to express the terroir of the Mas d'en Rafel estate, reflecting a commitment to classic winemaking styles. The region's unique 'Garbinada' sea breeze influences the slow ripening of the grapes, contributing to the wine's balance. Cellers Sant Rafel is a family winery dedicated to producing honest, approachable wines that blend tradition with modern winemaking practices and sustainable viticulture.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Garbinada' sea breeze cools the vineyards, aiding slow ripening.
Fact 02
The Solpost range embodies Cellers Sant Rafel's classical style.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located on the Mas d'en Rafel estate.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Solpost Origen 2018 is a red wine produced by Cellers Sant Rafel. It is a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging, with 40% in French oak and 60% in American oak barrels. The winery's philosophy emphasizes expressing the terroir of the Mas d'en Rafel estate through classic winemaking styles, incorporating sustainable viticulture and oenological innovation.
