BRUTUS 2017  - RIBAS

Brutus is a very limited edition wine from the vineyards are the ecological Fortesa (Alaro), owned by CAMPER. Bodegas Ribas are responsible for technical advice and winemaking.

Organic wine Harvest: 2013

Rating: Tinto Crianza

Limited production: 4,600 bottles

Grape varieties: 56% Gargollassa, 44% Syrah

Description: Gargollassa: Mallorcan actóctona variety that brings fruit and freshness. Syrah: Mediterranean variety that brings the power and structure.

Preparation: Manual harvest and selection of grapes grain by grain. Gentle maceration of 21 days for Gargollassa and somewhat longer for the Syrah.

Aging: 12 months

Variety of barrels (%): 50% new French oak and 50% of second year.

Grade: 14%

Temperature: 14ºC

Life in years: 6-8

VINEYARD Son Fortesa

Area: 1.2 hectares.

Location: Finca Son Fortesa in the town of Alaro.

Height above sea level: 230 meters

Features terroir: limestone flooring (boulder) and gravel with sandy texture. Very good drainage capacity. Mild Mediterranean climate with average annual rainfall of 450 mm.

Planting year: 2004

Red varieties: Gargollassa (2,519 plants) and Syrah (2,061 plants) Average yield: 1.5 Kg / plant (Syrah) and 1.2 kg / plant (Gargollassa).

Treatments: Organic viticulture.