Mas Del Serral (1.5 L) 2012 21st Generacio, Clos del Serral, Conca del Riu Anoia Barcelona (Wooden Box)

Vintage: After a very hot and dry summer 2011, autumn and winter brought strong weather contrasts. The months from October to December were warm. In mid-December the cold arrived, and the leaves began to fall, with low rainfall and very cold temperatures, allowing the plants to have a good long winter rest. Sprouting began at the end of March. August began with high temperatures and a low water vegetative cycle. Temperatures were mild (15.2 C) with distinct extremes, winter minimums of -5.5C and August maximums of 35 C. Rainfall was 540mm. The harvest was not very productive, healthy with good balance and good concentration in the wines. 

Winemaking: The grapes were manually harvested in 15 kilo baskets on September 1st, 2012. Fermentation occured with the yeast indigenous to the vineyard in stainless steel and cement. Fermentation lasted for 15 days. The wine aged in tank for 9 months before bottling. The wine then aged horizontal on the lees for 100 months.