Partida Creus MC 2019

So much to love in this singular cuvée

Viura (Macabeo, Macabeu)

$75.00

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Citrus Fruit and Stone Fruit,

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium -
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Origin: Catalunya (Priorat, Montsant & More), Spain

Grape Varietals:

Viura (Macabeo, Macabeu)

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WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Naked burritos, Spanish tapas, fried baby squid, seafood linguine

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Sushi, sashimi, Seafood vermicelli, Hokkien Mee

Description

Partida Creus MC 2019

Partida Creus MC is a cuvée only produced in 2019. So much to love here: stone fruit and floral aromas explode, texture for days. Savoury and earthy undertones with lemon peel and ripe stone fruit flavours. The beautifully fresh and well-balanced palate reveals structure and depth.

100% Macabeu. The fruit comes from a particularly old plot in an abandoned vineyard in Bonastre (Baix Penedès), which has now been ripped up.

10 days on skins. Majority of the ageing occurs in tank, with a small proportion in barrel. No fining, filtering or additives.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity