Winery / Producer: Ca'N Verdura (Author's garage winery and absolute benchmark for Mallorca's enological revitalization).

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

Vintage: 2023 (A harvest marked by crisp fruitiness and exceptional aromatic clarity).

Varietal Composition: 100% Mantonegro (From selected old vines).

Terroir and Soils: Small plots located on the Binissalem plateau. Clay-limestone soils ("Call Vermell") that provide freshness and a well-defined mineral and saline character.

Vinification and Aging: Surgical manual harvest. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures and delicate macerations to avoid over-extraction. Noble aging of 5 to 6 months proportionally divided between large, multi-use French oak barrels and concrete tanks.

Style: Medium-low intensity red wine, light-medium body, extremely fluid, fragrant, balsamic, and with great vertical freshness.

Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-CANVERDURA-SUPERNOVA2023-750

Appearance: It exhibits a very elegant medium-low intensity, with a translucent and brilliant ruby red color with violet reflections on the rim that reveal its youth and freshness. It has fine, agile, and clean tears.

Nose: Captivating and highly original aromatic intensity. It opens with an explosion of fresh red fruit evoking redcurrants, pomegranates, wild raspberries, and orange peel. Immediately, balsamic nuances of Mediterranean scrubland emerge (thyme, rosemary, sea fennel), followed by light notes of white pepper, clove, and a subtle mineral chalk background.

Palate: Light, juicy, and admirably fluid entry. On the palate, it feels crisp, almost ethereal but with great flavor; the tannins are fine, gentle, and silky. Its vertical and electric acidity stretches the wine from start to finish, providing refreshing lightness. The finish is dry, direct, and markedly savory, leaving a persistent fruity aftertaste and a mineral saline touch reminiscent of the sea breeze.

Avant-Garde Gastronomic Pairing: Being a fluid, light-bodied red with impeccable acidity, Supernova Mantonegro 2023 possesses immense gastronomic versatility that escapes the rules of traditional red wines. It is the absolute pairing for surf and turf cuisine: fatty fish such as seared tuna, oven-baked salmon with herbs, or grilled turbot. It pairs magnificently with Mediterranean rice dishes, seafood paellas, mushroom risottos, local cured meats (such as fine Mallorcan sobrasada), and fresh pasta with candied tomato and basil sauces. It stands out with white meats (roasted farm chicken, quail, pork loin in plum sauce) and lightly spiced dishes from Asian cuisine. For contemporary Mexican cuisine, it is the ideal conductor for cochinita pibil tacos, tlayudas with tasajo, cheese-stuffed chiles, or a refined red pozole.

Suggested Moments:

• Summer and Terrace Evenings: One of the few red wine labels that can be fully enjoyed in warm climates. Served slightly chilled (at about 14°C), it refreshes the palate with its lightness and balsamic notes of sea breeze.
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What temperature is recommended for serving Supernova Mantonegro 2023?

As a light-bodied, fluid, and distinctly fruity red wine, it is recommended to serve it slightly cooler than a traditional aged red. The ideal temperature is between 14°C and 16°C. If consumed during summer or on warm terraces, chilling the bottle a little before serving will help highlight its vertical acidity and delicate Mediterranean aromas.

Is this Ca'N Verdura wine considered a natural or minimal intervention wine?

Yes, Supernova fits perfectly within the philosophy of minimal intervention or artisanal wines. Ca'N Verdura respects nature's cycles: fermentation is activated solely by the indigenous yeasts from the Binissalem vineyard itself, no chemical additives are used to correct the wine, and noble aging seeks natural balance by combining used wood with neutral concrete.

Does the 2023 vintage of Supernova require decanting before consumption?

It is not strictly necessary to decant it due to its fluid profile and silky tannins. However, due to its artisanal production method, allowing it 15 to 20 minutes of oxygenation in a large Burgundy-type glass will allow it to fully open up its intricate layers of aromatic herbs, pomegranate, and its persistent saline minerality.

What is the estimated aging potential for this red from Mallorca?

Supernova Mantonegro 2023 is designed with an approach that prioritizes freshness, fruit vibrancy, and immediate fluidity. Although it will evolve nobly in the bottle for the next 3 to 5 years thanks to its excellent vertical acidity, it is at an optimal consumption moment to enjoy its current vibrant Mediterranean energy.