Altavins, Tinto
(TEEN-toh)

Tasting Notes: Brilliant garnet color provides the canvas for this bright, fresh Northern Spanish red. Deft winemaking gives this wine confidence in its elegance, while red currant fruits, balsamic, and rose water aromas delight the palate.

	Cataluña, España. (D.O. Terra Alta) 12 hectares.		Chalk and lime soils, with low permeability.
	Altavins. (AHL-ta-VEENS)		Spurred Cordon. Tendone. 2,800 vines/hectare. 1 bottle/plant yield.
	Joan Arrufí i Pieg. (zhoo-AHN ah-RU-fee ee pee-EGG)		Maceration on the skins. Fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel.
	40% Garnacha, 40% Cariñena, 20% Syrah.		No barrel aging.
	1.8 grams per liter.		4 months in the bottle.
	4.0 grams per liter.		1,000 cases.
	13.5% by volume.		Perfectly roasted chicken, grilled red meat, and hard cheeses.