Raventos i Blanc 2020 'Textures de Pedra' Blanc de Noirs, Conca del Riu Anoia Barcelona

Vintage Notes: Very low production harvest due to heavy rains. There were strong storms in autumn and winter in the Conca del Riu Anoia that gave good rain for the soils and did not cause material damage. But the spring continued to be very rainy, and the pressure of mildew could not be controlled, with losses of between 50 and 70% of production depending on the plot. Thanks to biodynamic farming techniques and phytotherapy, losses were no worse. However, the average production loss in the area will be 70%.

About Bastard Negre: Bastard negre is a native variety recently discovered on the estate. Up until summer 2015, it was identified as Monestrell. However, when DNA tests were carried out, it was confirmed that this was a far rarer local grape variety that was no longer used: Bastard negre. This variety tastes rustic and has high acidity levels, and is well adapted to our area. It gives Textures de Pedra strength and potency, as well as density and texture on the palate, reinforcing the golden note and giving it volume and tension.

Winemaking Notes: Gravity-led grape reception system at the winery. At each stage, the atmosphere is controlled with dry ice. Slow, low- pressure pressing. Static settling at low temperatures. First fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, separating varieties and soil types, blending, second fermentation in the bottle and minimum ageing of 48 months with the lees in the bottles. No dosage. The disgorging date is indicated on the back label.