Ànima Negra ÀN/2

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Wine Description

ÀN/2 is a perfect introduction to the wines of Mallorca. This unique red is made from old vine Callet, Mantonegre, Fogoneu and Syrah fermented in a combination of stainless steel and concrete—macerated only briefly to retain the freshness and flavors of the fully ripe fruit. Aged for just over one year in a combination of French barriques and American oak, of which about one-third is new oak.

Anima Negra Vineyard
Anima Negra Stainless Steel Vats
Anima Negra Winemakers
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Acclaim
“The 2010 ÀN/2 is the same blend as the 2009. It has a touch more precision on the nose compared to the 2009, with crushed flowers developing with aeration. The palate is well-balanced with good backbone and more tension than the previous vintage. The finish is harmonious and poised with maraschino cherry and fresh strawberry lingering seductively. This is brimming over with delicious red fruit and thoughtful winemaking.”
— Neal Martin, Oct 2012
RECOMMENDED: “Mallorca is barely on the wine map, which is precisely why three friends launched this winery in 1994 to highlight the island’s bounty….A mix of indigenous Callet, Mantonegre and Fogoneu, plus Syrah, is a bit flashy, but also wonderfully spiced, like a Christmas wreath, with conifer and cinnamon. There’s engaging red fruit to match bacon and licorice highlights.”
— Jon Bonne, May 2013
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
150 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous silt with iron oxide
Training method
Gobelet
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
1818
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1927-1962
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Bottles produced of this wine:
200,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10-15
Varietal composition:
65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre-Fogoneu, and 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Cement and stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
4-7 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking and Pumpovers
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
80% French oak and 20% American
Length of aging before bottling:
13 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-Three years
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %
Residual sugar:
2.4 g/L