Can Rafols Gran Caus Reserva 2023

With the Bordeaux trilogy of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Can Ràfols dels Caus is one of the most unique, revolutionary, and charismatic wineries in Catalonia and throughout Southern Europe. Located in the municipality of Avinyonet del Penedès (Barcelona), the estate is a benchmark for organic viticulture and the expression of the calcareous terroir. The heart and soul of the winery was Carlos Esteva (1950-2023), a visionary, nonconformist winemaker and art lover who, in 1979, decided to move to the Roman-era farmhouse that his grandfather Jacinto had acquired in 1930.

This red wine is made with a classic blend of French varieties perfectly adapted to the Garraf Massif: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is cultivated under strict organic certification on limestone and clay soils. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. It remains for 12 months in French oak barrels and then undergoes a long aging process in the bottle in the winery's underground cellars before being released to the market, at an optimal point for consumption and enjoyment, although with a long way to go.