Els Nanos Blanc
Mas Foraster · Conca de Barbera, Spain
Bright and refreshing, this white offers crisp citrus, green apple, and white peach notes with a subtle Mediterranean herbal lift. Made from Xarel·lo and Parellada and aged exclusively in stainless steel, it is easy-drinking, with vibrant acidity and a fresh, mineral finish.
Farming
Certified organic
Harvest Method
Macabeo: mechanical harvest Parellada: hand harvest
Varietal
60% Macabeo, 40% Parellada
Age of Vineyard
Macabeo planted in 1971, Parellada planted in 1966
Vessel
Stainless steel
Vineyard Yield
40 hl/ha
Soil Type
Limestone clay soils
Annual Production
35,000 bottles
Vinification
Cold maceration in the tank for 6 hours to extract the aromas of the grape skin.
After pressing, the wine ferments with natural yeast between 16 and 18º C for 15 days, then the wine stays on fine lees for 3 months.
Full malolactic fermentation for Parellada, no malolactic fermentation for Macabeo.