RESSÒ WHITE 2012 D.O. Catalunya Variety: 100% White Garnacha Vine Training: Goblet Vine Age: 50 Years Vineyard Info: The Vineyards located in the Terra Alta region in the far southwest of the Catalunya DO, west of the province of Tarragona, near the town of Gandesa. The region is perched high above the coast where the climate is an extreme Mediterranean with very low rainfall, approximately 14” per year, but with the peculiarity of a near constant presence of either the "Cers wind" (from the interior land to the sea) or the "Garbí wind" (offshore breeze). The area has a very high diurnal temperature variation. Soils are compact calcerourous clay with a very alkaline pH. Combined with very cold winters and very hot summers, all of these factors produce very special fruit. 90% of the entire world production of white Grenache is situated in the Terra Alta region, and is therefore considered an authentic and native grape variety that has a long history in the region. Vintage Info: 2012 was a dry growing season. Low rain during the year and very high temperatures turned made both harvest and vinification very complicated. It was made difficult by low acidity, over‐ripeness, and high pH. We are very proud of our Grenache blanc vineyard as this vintage really proves only the best old vineyards can make good wines even in the worst conditions. Our low production per vineyard and resistant soils allow this wine to keep full flavor and still be fresh and fruity. White fruit aromas mix with tropical fruit and floral notes to make this wine elegant and structured. Vinification: After very soft pressing, the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at 59˚F for 15 days. We work with low sulphur levels and light filtering processes in order to preserve maximum aromatics and flavors in the finished wine. Technical Analysis: Alcohol: 13.4% TA: 6.12 g/l RS: 2.2 g/l pH: 3.1 Color: Pale yellow color with bright tones. Aroma: Very floral and fruity with a hint of citrus. Palate: White flowers with apple and peach flavors are backed by mineral notes and crisp acidity. Food Pairing: Appropriate for any kind of fish, shellfish, light pastas and chicken. Also ideal to accompany soft and medium soft cheeses. Ressò: In Catalan means "Echo". This wine resonates the terroir of the Mediterranean coast. UPC# 0 89832 92005 2 Case Weight: 26.4 lbs .