Josep Foraster Trepat

Country: Spain Region: Catalonia

Varietal: 100% Trepat

Category: Red Wine Style: Dry

Producer: Mas Foraster

Description:
Mas Foraster is a family-run organic estate in Conca de Barberà whose first documented vineyards date back to 1828. The family champions the local grapes of the area, above all Trepat.

This single-variety Trepat comes from vines over 50 years old at around 500 metres, on alluvial soils of limestone and clay with plenty of rounded pebbles. In order to get the best expression of Trepat, the vineyard is reduced to 50% normal production. Grapes are harvested manually in late October in small 20 kg cases. Cold maceration for 10 days. Fermentation with indigenous yeats at 20°C with a maceration of 22 days with an open top.

Tasting Notes:
Light, delicate and well balanced, with strawberry fruit, sweet spice and cinnamon, and a lingering note of bitter orange.

Food Pairing:
Charcuterie, roast poultry, mushroom dishes and grilled vegetables. Lovely served slightly cool.