Altavins is a small winery located within the D.O. Terra Alta, a wine-region, with thousands of years of tradition, in the southwest of Catalonia.
Altavins was founded in 2001 and since then they have been growing their presence and success in the wine market.
Altavins was founded in 2001 and since then they have been growing their presence and success in the wine market.
Presentation
Presentation
The dry climate helps to greatly decrease the incidence of fungal diseases and allows the development of a more sustainable viticulture. El Cerç, which continues blowing throughout September, provides the perfect conditions for a natural maturation of the grapes on the vine.
Terroir
The surrounding land is teeming with vines and sits between 350 and 550 metres above sea level flowing in flat plateaus, hills and valleys. It is characterised by a dry Mediterranean climate with low rainfall, between 350 and 450 mm/year, abundant sunshine and two dominant winds; El Cerç, which comes from the interior and El Garbí or sea wind, which comes from the coast.
Winemaking
Skin maceration for 24 hours. 10-15 days fermentation under temperature control
(16oC) in stainless steel vats.
(16oC) in stainless steel vats.
Ageing
6-8 months in French oak barrels.
Varietal
Macabeo : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Games, red meats.
