1902 Tossal d'en Bou 2023

Mas Doix (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 1902 Tossal d'en Bou 2023 – teknisk ark (producentens tekst, engelsk): 1902 Tossal d’en Bou 2023 Gran Vinya Classificada – Grand Cru Freshness, sobriety and depth The Carignans provided by the Tossal d’en Bou Grand Cru are just exceptional. Located in the north of Poboleda, with a south orientation, this late-ripening Carignan has many hours of sun to ripen the skins, but still maintaining an unmistakable freshness.The deep roots of hundred-year-old vines bring forth a deep, concentrated and elegant Carignan. A single vineyard wine that deserves silence, respect and attention. Vineyard Tossal d’en Bou, bush vines planted since 1902. Grand Cru since 2019. Grape Varieties 100% Carignan. Soils Steep slate “llicorella” hillsides. Orientation South-West Altitude 420 – 510 m Climate Mediterranean days and continental nights. High diurnal range. Elaboration Harvested by hand. First selection before gentle destemming of 100% grapes. Second berry by berry selection on the sorting table. All grapes ferment in open French oak barrels. After three weeks of maceration, we press and only retain the free-run juice. Once the malolactic fermentation is done, we transfer the wine to oak barrels. Vintage 2023 2023 was another dry and warm year. The first part of the year was very dry and the vines had a very poor budding. This accumulated drought and the abnormal heat for the time caused flowering to be advanced by 15 days and the plants began to suffer too early. The change came at the end of spring in the form of rain. Between the months of May and June, 150 liters fell in Poboleda and made the difference for the rest of the year. The vine shoots doubled in length, the grapes swelled and the plants regained strength and vigor. A couple of storms that fell well in the summer finished it off and allowed the vines to reach the end of ripening strong. Harvest 2023 The 2023 harvest began 10 days earlier than usual. However, the plants were well loaded with grapes and had water reserves, which allowed ripening to be slower and not to be rushed any further. Aging 12 months in second French oak barrel. Bottling Analysis Alcohol: 14.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.5 g / L. PH 3,46 866 bottles on December 18th 2024. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.