Clos Lentiscus
Clos Lentiscus
Penedés, Spain
In 2001, Manel and his brother Joan returned to their family’s 14th century estate Can Ramon after the death of their father. Conventionally farming the land, their father sold the fruit instead of commercially selling wine. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Can Ramon had a successful history of selling wine to France and the American colonies (factors such as the Spanish Civil War, phylloxera and industrialization ultimately lead to its decline). Clos Lentiscus was created to recover the brilliance the estate once enjoyed and to continue the work of past generations.
The estate is located at 740 feet in the small town of Sant Pere de Ribes near Sitges. To the northeast is the rugged land of the Garraf Mountains and to the south is the Mediterranean Sea. The property sits on a calcareous mass, with shallow soils containing marine fossils. The coastal climate and special soil contribute a unique mineral character.
Organic (certified by CCPAE) and biodynamic farming methods have transformed the property into a living, breathing ecosystem. These methods are used to encourage a healthy estate with energy and soul, and thus wine with energy and soul. No pesticides or herbicides are used. The phases of the moon dictate planting, pruning, harvesting and bottling. Bee hives help pollination. Sheep fertilize the soil and graze the property to naturally control weeds. Plowing occurs with Ringo, the horse.
The work in the cellar reflects the land; Manel interferes as little as possible. Primary and secondary fermentation occur with native yeast. Ambient yeast harvested from the wine tanks and honey harvested from their bees are used to spark the second fermentation in bottle. No other additions or enzymes are used. Manel stopped using sulfites when his wife got diagnosed with stomach cancer. Authenticity, purity, and crisp minerality define Clos Lentiscus.
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Clos Lentiscus
Clos Lentiscus
Perill Blanc Amphora Xarel-lo
This is 1938-planted Xarel-lo from El Buschet vineyard, in the mineral-laden Garraf Mountains sub zone. After picking and leaving with stems on skins for 15 days, this spends 6 months in amphora before a light filtration and bottling.
Bright and tart with tangerine, fragrant kumquat, and crunchy Asian pear along a slight 12% palate, this is lightly gripped by skins through a brief, astringent finish. Quite natural and pure expression of the grape.
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Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $50
Style: Still
Region: Penedès
Country: Spain
Grape: Xarel-lo
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes