Ànima Negra ÀN/2

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Wine Description

Grapes from old vines of Callet, Mantonegre-Fogoneu and Syrah are hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts, and macerated only briefly to retain the most refined flavors of this fully ripe fruit. Aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American barriques.

Anima Negra Vineyard
Anima Negra Stainless Steel Vats
Anima Negra Winemakers
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Acclaim
The entry level 2005 AN/2 is made from 65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre-Fogoneu, and 15% Syrah. The wine was aged for 12 months in French and American oak, 70% new. Medium- to dark ruby-colored, it offers up a complex aromatic array of pain grille, spice box, wild raspberry, and black cherry reminiscent of quality Pinot Noir. Silky and elegant on the palate, the fruit is ripe and intense, the wine long, balanced, and stylish. Drink it over the next 4-6 years.
— Wine Advocate, Feb 2008
(This wine is a blend based on the callet variety, which is native to Majorca.) Light red. Raspberry, clove and cinnamon on the nose. Light-bodied raspberry and bitter chocolate flavors are complicated by palate-numbing white pepper and baking spice qualities. No tannins whatsoever, and the finish is brisk and spicy. This would work well with lighter meats.
— International Wine Cellar, Sep 2008
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Various vineyards
Vineyard size
62.5 acres
Soil composition
Vermell, loam and iron
Training method
Guyot and double cordone
Elevation:
240-390 feet
Yield/acre:
1.4-2 tons
Exposure:
Eastern/western
Year vineyard planted:
1927-1962
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12 to 20
Varietal composition:
65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre-Fogoneu and 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Size of aging container:
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
4.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.8 %
Dry extract:
30.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
2 g/L