2021 | Finca de Mas Perdut 'Endogen' Xarel-lo | Penedes

The Endogen Xarel.lo Vermell is a dynamite example of this unique and rare Spanish grape. Xarel.lo Vermell is the ‘red Xarel.lo’, and Mas Perdut farms gorgeous 50-year-old vines that truly showcase the lovely character that this grape has. After a hand harvest, the fruit goes through a cold maceration for 24 hours to accomplish as much aromatic complexity as possible, and then only the free run juice ferments with the estate’s native yeast pied de cuve in stainless steel tank. The finished wine then ages for 4 months in 300-liter Acacia barrels (70%), 300-liter local clay amphora (25%), and 54-liter demijohns (5%), before it was blended together, lightly filtered, and bottled with only a small amount of sulfites. The result has a pale orange/salmon color in the glass, with incredible aromas of red fruits, nuts, herbs, vanilla, toffee, and almonds. The mouth feel is incredible, with a sweet fruit texture, and a juicy balance between its acidity and the very soft tannins.