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Wine Description
The Story
Finca Malaveïna means bad neighbor. It is a special vineyard name and its origin has been lost over time, but has survived as the name of the vineyard and the wine. This 19-hectare vineyard is designed to produce wines of exceptional quality. The vines grow on the red clay slopes, from which there are wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees.
Perelada is one of the most important producers in the small Empordà region. The soils of DO Empordà are very variable. Together with the Mediterranean climate and the conditions depending on the altitude differences and the distance from the coast, the area offers excellent opportunities to successfully cultivate several different grape varieties.
Terroir: Finca Malaveïna is a 19-hectare vineyard designed to produce exceptionally good wines. The vines grow on a slope with a wonderful view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees. The soil is red clay soil.
Winemaking: Long maceration and alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 25 degrees. The wine matures for 18 months in new French Allier barrels, after which it is allowed to rest in the cellar before being released for sale.
Wine Information
Appellation: DO Empordà
Blend: 63% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 2% Garnatxa Negre
Alc: 15.0 %
RS: 1.0 g/l
TA: 6.2 g/l
Vintage 2018
SPAIN VINTAGE REPORT 2018
Wines from Spain has released its 2018 vintage report detailing the performance of each region, with most reporting a return to average yields following a challenging 2017 harvest, which saw widespread drought and heatwaves impact production.
“After several dry, hot vintages this year the rain came to Spain and in some regions the rainy spell lasted until early summer,” the report said. ” It was also a much cooler year with more gradual vine development and one where intense work in the vineyard was often necessary to keep yields in check and vineyard diseases at bay.
“The harvest began later and, with the benefit of fine weather in most of the country, picking took place steadily and well into the autumn. Yields were far more generous than last year and this should leave Spain in a strong competitive position.”
In brief:
– Weather: a cooler year with far more rain; fine harvest weather for most regions.
– Regional highlights: a far better year for Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, most areas of Castilla y
Leén and Valdeorras. Record crops for Campo de Borja and Monterrei and more
generous for Rioja and Carifiena.
– Wine character: fresher wines with moderate alcohol levels and strong varietal character.
Wine of Spain estimates a harvest yield of 48 million hl (source: OEMV), compared with the 36-38 million hl that was reported in 2017.