Finca Mas Perdut - Endogen Xarel.lo Vermell
Notes from importer: Finca Mas Perdut was born from a passion for wine, an understanding that viticulture is an art, a complete respect for the land, and the idea that it is a living element that gives life to the vine. ‘Endogen’ means ‘Indigenous’, referencing the different strains of indigenous yeasts found in the vines that come together in a small stone hut in one of the vineyards, to create their ‘pied de cuve’.
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. This is a very gastronomic wine that will pair with a plethora of cuisine and occasions, wonderful with everything from seafood, to meat, to soft cheeses.
Region: Penedés DO Santa Oliva - Baix Penedès, Spain
Grape: 100% Xarel.lo Vermell
Vintage: 2021
750 ml
Notes from importer: Finca Mas Perdut was born from a passion for wine, an understanding that viticulture is an art, a complete respect for the land, and the idea that it is a living element that gives life to the vine. ‘Endogen’ means ‘Indigenous’, referencing the different strains of indigenous yeasts found in the vines that come together in a small stone hut in one of the vineyards, to create their ‘pied de cuve’.
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. This is a very gastronomic wine that will pair with a plethora of cuisine and occasions, wonderful with everything from seafood, to meat, to soft cheeses.
Region: Penedés DO Santa Oliva - Baix Penedès, Spain
Grape: 100% Xarel.lo Vermell
Vintage: 2021
750 ml
Notes from importer: Finca Mas Perdut was born from a passion for wine, an understanding that viticulture is an art, a complete respect for the land, and the idea that it is a living element that gives life to the vine. ‘Endogen’ means ‘Indigenous’, referencing the different strains of indigenous yeasts found in the vines that come together in a small stone hut in one of the vineyards, to create their ‘pied de cuve’.
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. This is a very gastronomic wine that will pair with a plethora of cuisine and occasions, wonderful with everything from seafood, to meat, to soft cheeses.
Region: Penedés DO Santa Oliva - Baix Penedès, Spain
Grape: 100% Xarel.lo Vermell
Vintage: 2021
750 ml