Winery / Producer: Ca'N Verdura (Pioneering garage winery in the recovery and dignification of Mallorcan oenological heritage).

Specific Origin: D.O. Binissalem, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Category: Minimal Intervention Red Wine.

Varietal Composition: Traditional blend dominated by the native Mantonegro grape, finely complemented by subtle contributions from native and international varieties perfectly adapted to the terroir.

Soils and Climate: Vineyards cultivated on clay-limestone soils with reddish tones ("Call Vermell"). Purely Mediterranean climate tempered by the insular sea breeze that favors a balanced ripening cycle.

Winemaking and Aging: Manual harvest in small boxes. Destemming and alcoholic fermentation with native and spontaneous yeasts from the grape in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Short noble aging in used French oak barrels to polish tannins without masking the primary fruitiness.

Style: Young, artisanal profile red, medium-bodied, light to medium-bodied, extremely agile, balsamic, and fresh.

Alcohol Content: 13.0% - 13.5% Vol. (depending on vintage).

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-CANVERDURA-TINTO-750

Appearance: Presents a beautiful medium-bodied ruby red color, bright, clean, and with a very attractive transparency. It reflects garnet flashes at the edges and shows a light, fluid, and agile tear when moved.

Nose: Of great aromatic frankness and high clarity. Aromas of crunchy red fruits like cherries, currants, and wild raspberries immediately stand out. Subsequently, the wine opens up to a very suggestive balsamic dimension composed of fennel, fresh thyme, and hints of Mediterranean scrub, finishing with slight spicy notes of pepper and a subtle mineral background.

Palate: Its entry is extremely fresh, agile, and juicy. It has a fluid, medium-light-bodied passage through the palate, supported by round, fine, and excellently integrated tannins. The acidity is lively and persistent, providing a great sense of lightness. The finish is dry, clean, and very savory, leaving a fruity aftertaste seasoned with a delicious and unmistakable saline touch.

Gastronomic Pairing for Savory Balance: The extraordinary fluidity and vertical acidity of this Ca'N Verdura red grant it a very wide gastronomic range. It is a superb companion for creamy rice dishes, traditional mountain paellas (with rabbit or ribs), and pasta with sauces based on confit tomatoes, black olives, and basil. It harmonizes exemplarily with artisanal cured meats with a good presence of noble fat, as well as with grilled white meats (chicken, quail, or Iberian pork loin). In the seafood realm, its saline character allows it to magnificently accompany fatty blue fish such as seared tuna or grilled salmon. For Mexican cuisine, it is an ideal ally for dishes with a spicy profile and balanced acidity, such as cochinita pibil tacos, tlayudas, chicken fajitas, and semi-cured cheeses.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Family Meal: Its juicy, friendly, and utterly enjoyable character positions it as the central label for sharing long family after-dinner conversations around a good home-cooked meal.
• Summer and Outdoor Evenings: An ideal red for the warm summer months. Served slightly chilled, its balsamic balance provides a unique freshness on terraces or in gardens.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Starters and Lean Cuts): It is the perfect wine to start a barbecue, accompanying charcuterie boards, cheeses, poultry skewers, or gourmet grilled burgers, where its acidity impeccably cuts through the fat.
• Casual Romantic Dinner: Its original, fresh profile, far from heavy traditional reds, creates an atmosphere of light culinary enjoyment, ideal for an intimate dinner sharing tapas or dishes in the center.
• Dynamic Business Meetings and Lunches: A wine with great personality and excellent conversation that shows avant-garde oenological knowledge and good taste, ideal for modern corporate gatherings.
• Gift for Discoverers of Hidden Gems: A highly suitable gift for wine enthusiasts looking to break away from traditional denominations and who value artisanal projects with a strong sense of origin.

At what temperature should Ca'N Verdura Red Wine be served?

To properly appreciate its fruity profile, lightness, and Mediterranean freshness, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 14°C and 16°C. If consumed in warm climates or during the summer, it is advisable to keep the bottle in an ice bucket for a few minutes to prevent the temperature from rising and the alcohol from clouding its subtle balsamic notes.

Does this red wine require decanting or prior aeration?

It does not require prolonged decanting in a vertical decanter. However, as a wine made under minimal intervention principles, allowing it 10 to 15 minutes of aeration in the glass itself before drinking will help it shed any slight initial reductive notes and fully unfold its aromas of wild red fruits and fennel.

What type of grape primarily makes up this Mallorcan blend?

The backbone of this wine is the native red grape variety of Mallorca known as Mantonegro. This grape provides the characteristic medium body, sumptuous red fruitiness, and vibrant acidity that distinguishes the winery's reds, precisely combined with small contributions from other grapes to balance the overall structure.

What is the recommended aging time for this artisanal wine?

Ca'N Verdura Red Wine is conceived with an approach that prioritizes the vibrancy of fresh fruit, immediate fluidity, and the energy of the island terroir. Although it will remain in optimal conditions for the next 2 to 3 years thanks to its balanced acidity, it is at its ideal moment to be enjoyed and discover its youthful profile.