Details for AA Lanius 2017
Type
White Barrel Aged
Wine region
Alella (Spain)
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pensal blanca, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier and Moscatel de alejandría
Review
Lanius is the essence of Alella expressed through the maturity of the best chardonnay grapes. Only the fruit of the oldest vines is part of the Lanius and, in addition, it is harvested in several passes to ensure that the maturity of each cluster is optimal. Its fermentation and aging take place in French oak barrels, historical partners of the chardonnay grape, which contribute its unctuousness and its roasted aromas to the wine. Ripe fruit, fennel and candied orange peel intermingle with vanilla in an irresistible perfume.
- Soil:Sandy loam
- Climate:Mediterranean
- Vinification material:Wood
- Ageing period:6 months
- Type of wood:French oak
- ViewDeep yellow
- Bouquet:Fennel / Fruit aromas / Orange peel / Ripe white fruit
- Mouth:Balanced / Elegant / Toasty notes / Flavoursome / White fruit / Fruit aromas
- Optimum serving temperature:Between 8º C and 10º C
Customer reviews
Alta Alella Mirgin
The family-run project of Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets and Cristina Guillén. After travelling half way round the world making wine, from Allela to the Penedès, spending time in the Priorat, La Rioja and the Ribera del Duero, and also in France and Italy as technical director for the Martini Group, Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets managed to reconcile work and family with his passion for wine at his new estate of Can Genís (1991), where “transparent” wines are made: wines which reflec...
