2019 Celler Piñol "L’Avi Arrufí" Tinto, Terra Alta, Catalonia, SpainABOUT THE WINE LAvi Arruf (named in honor of the familys grandfather) is a flagship red from Celler Piol, made primarily from organically grown Garnacha Negra, with smaller proportions of Cariena and Syrah, depending on the vintage. The fruit is sourced from old vines rooted in Terra Altas signature panal soilsdeep, sandy limestone formations that promote elegance and aromatic lift. Fermented with native yeasts and aged for 1516 months in a mix of

which she founded

is one of the most prestigious and iconic estates in the world

with hand-harvesting and rigorous selection

In addition to the official recognition received for its environmental practices

family-owned estate located in Bot River

Cabernet Franc & Pinot d’Aunis

A picturesque 300 year old farm in the Franschhoek Valley

and native yeasts are used for primary fermentation in stainless-steel tanks

9-12 days of fermentation in stainless steel under controlled temperature

and it drinks well now but can evolve gracefully over 3–5 years

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Mick is judicious in the use of whole bunch fermentation