Minimal sulphites · SO₂ 15 mg/l
Variety100% Macabeo
AreaLas Parellades · Sant Sadurní d'Anoia · D.O. Penedès · Catalonia
SoilClay-limestone
WinemakingBrisat white wine · fermentative maceration with skins ~8 days · spontaneous fermentation · 2 months on fine lees with weekly bâtonnage · unfiltered and unstabilised
ABV12.5% vol.
CollaborationLa Xarmada, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Sulphites15 mg total free SO₂ · 5 mg added at bottling
Score92/100 Enterwine (2024 vintage)
Som, Riure is Celler els Mecanismes' brisat white: a Macabeo from Las Parellades, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, made at La Xarmada with about 8 days of skin maceration and 2 months on fine lees. Bright straw yellow, expressive and textured, with a very mineral, saline finish. Serve at 8–10°C.
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Bright straw yellow with golden reflections, slightly veiled by the artisan process. Very fruity, expressive nose: golden apple, ripe pear, floral and herbaceous nuances. Mineral, saline background from the clay-limestone soil. Agile, textured palate, glyceric feel and vibrant freshness. Very mineral, saline finish. Serve at 8–10°C.