COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cariñena, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Can Rafols dels Caus
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terraprima Negre 2022 is a red wine from Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, produced by Can Rafols dels Caus. It is crafted from 80% Cariñena and 20% Garnacha grapes, sourced from old vines at Mas Sunyer in the Massís del Garraf. The winery's philosophy centers on producing natural, elegant wines with a marked personality that express the fruit and the land. The estate's cellar is integrated into the landscape, carved into Dolomitic limestone. The Terraprima range specifically embodies the flavor of rescued land, with this wine being a homage to the purity of its terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's cellar is carved directly into limestone.
Fact 02
Grapes are certified organic.
Fact 03
The wine's name, Terraprima, means 'first earth'.
Fact 04
Old vines were saved from a planned cement factory.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Can Rafols dels Caus Terraprima Negre 2022 is produced using certified organic grapes. The winemaking process begins with pre-fermentative maceration. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring separately for each variety in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, utilizing natural yeasts without added selected yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in a mix of French (300L and 700L) and American (500L) oak barrels. Grapes are hand-harvested, with selection focused on healthy fruit. Viticultural practices include short pruning, green pruning, and minimal use of phytosanitary products.
