Xarel-lo "La Bufarella", Celler La Salada 2022 (Catalonia, Spain)

100% Xarel-lo. The vineyard , just 1.1 ha, was planted in 1982 and is located between Pla del Penedès and Subirats on a steep north-facing slope. The vineyard is not tilled, this is true minimal intervention agriculture. The objective is to have the highest variety life in the soil and create a natural balance within the environment. Manual harvest in 10 kg boxes, with selection of the grapes in the vineyard. Grapes are cooled to 4º C for 24 hours then macerated with the skins for 6 months. Natural fermentation without adding yeast, or SO2, or any other product; in stainless steel tanks. Aged in steel and bottled with the lunar calendar directly from tank without filtration or racking. 210 cs produced.