Ànima Negra ÀN

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Wine Description

Made primarily from Callet grapes that are largely sourced from the oldest vines of small vineyards in the sub-region of central Mallorca.  This sub-region is known as "Son Negre," which translates as the "Dark Place" because the intense sunlight nearly bakes the soil with its heat.

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Acclaim
The 2006 AN was sourced from the Son Negre Vineyard in central Mallorca and is composed primarily of Callet with a small amount of Mantonegre-Fogoneu aged for 17-19 months in new French barriques. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers an enticing perfume of wood smoke, Asian spices, espresso, rosemary, cinnamon, and black raspberry. Very concentrated and already revealing complexity, on the palate it is succulent, spicy, and elegant.
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2010
[I]s 100% Callet. Miquel said grapes are selected manually and then protected with dry ice to avoid oxidation. "We do a pre-fermentative maceration of three to four days, then raise the temperature for fermentation," said Pere [Pere Ignasi Obrador, co-owner with Miguel]. Aromas of cherries surrounded by wood lead to sweet fruit protected by gentle acidity and soft tannins. Recommended.
— Spain Gourmetour, Aug 2010
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Son Negre vineyard
Vineyard size
38 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous silt with iron oxide
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
0.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1906-1986
First vintage of this wine:
1994
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20-25
Varietal composition:
Mainly Callet grapes with a small percentage of Mantonegre-Fogoneu
Fermentation container:
Cement tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6-9 days
Fermentation temperature:
79-82 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers and delestage
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
17-19 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
1 year
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
4.7 g/L
Alcohol:
14.8 %
Residual sugar:
3.8 g/L