Cara Nord Negre 2022 75 cl

Elevation: Up to 800 m above sea level.

Varieties: Isolated vineyards, among forests. Grenache, Syrah and Garrut.

Geography: Abrupt and hilly landscape, surrounded by high peaks and forests of oak trees with rocky slopes, cliffs and steep mountains. All in the setting of the Prades Mountains Nature Reserve and the Poblet Nature Reserve.

Type of soil: Former mining area classified as a site of “Geological Interest”. Poor dirt with slate, boulders and calcareous clay.

Climate: Continental-Mediterranean with cold nights that allow the vineyard to rest and slows down the accumulation of sugars, preserving the acidity and helping to build flavors.

Average vineyard temperature: 13 °C

Annual rainfall: 450-550 l/m2

Sunshine: 2,700 hours of sunshine per year.

Vineyard management: Organic, dry farming. Ground-layer vegetation and mountain viticulture with minimal intervention that prioritizes biodiversity.

Fermentation temperature: 18 degrees

Aging: 6 months in selected French oak.

Tasting notes: “Black and purplish color with many layers, bright. Slightly tinted legs. Very elegant on the nose with hints of black fruits, minerals, balsamic and noble woods. On the palate it is very juicy, vibrant in acidity and medium-bodied. The tannins are fine and elegant, very nicely blended. The aftertaste is unctuous and thick.”

Designation of Origin: Conca de Barberà.

Awards and scores:

• Cara Nord Negre 2022 – Tim Atkin, Master of Wine – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2020 – La Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2024 – 9,09 points out of 10.
• Cara Nord Negre 2020 – Concurs de vins DO Conca de Baberà 2022 – Third prize.
• Cara Nord Negre 2019 – Vivir el vino 2022 – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2019 – Guía Peñín 2022 – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2019 – Concurs de vins DO Conca de Baberà 2021 – Third prize.
• Cara Nord Negre 2017 – Guía Peñín 2021 – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2017 – Girovi’20 – Grand Gold.
• Cara Nord Negre 2016 – Vivir el vino 2020 – 92 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2016 – Guía Peñín 2020 – 92 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2016 – Premis Vinari 2019 – Silver.
• Cara Nord Negre 2016 – Guía Peñín 2019 – 92 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – International Wine Challenge London 2019 – Bronze.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Vivir el vino 2019 – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Vivir el vino 2018 – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Parker – 90+ points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – La Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2019 – 9,14 points out of 10.
• Cara Nord Negre 2016 – Indigo Wine – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Guía Repsol 2018 – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – La setmana vinícola – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Challenge International du vin – Bronze.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Parker 2018 – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Los mejores vinos de España en Países Bajos 2018 – 10 points out of 10.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Guía Peñín 2018 – 92 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2015 – Parker – 90 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2014 – Josh Raynolds – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2014 – Wine Up – 91+ points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2014 – Guía Peñín – 92 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2014 – Gilbert & Gaillard – Gold.
• Cara Nord Negre 2014 – AWC Vienna 2016 – Silver.
• Cara Nord Negre 2013 – Guía Peñín 2015 – 94 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2013 – Parker 2013 – 91 points out of 100.
• Cara Nord Negre 2012 – Top Selling Under 20$ – 90 points out of 100.