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torre galatea
Designation of Origin: Empordà. In the north-eastern corner of Spain, South of the French Border. To the east, it runs to meet the sea. The climate is Mediterranean, with the influences of strong winds, particularly the Tramontana, which can reach speeds of up to 120 km an hour. The average temperature is 16°C and there is ample rainfall - 600-700 mm - mainly in winter. There’s a wide heterogeneity of soils in the Empordà.
Varietals: Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Garnatxa (20%), Samsó (10%).
Harvest: Selected grape.
Elaboration: Fermentation on the skins at a controlled temperature of 25ºC. Long maceration.
Ageing: 17 months in Bordeaux barrels of American and French Allier oak.
Graduation: 13.80% by Vol.
Free SO2: 21 mg/l.
Total SO2: 90 mg/l.
Total acidity: 3.72 g/l (s.a.).
Volatile acidity: 0.82 g/l (a.a.).
Residual sugar: 1.92 g/l.
Type of bottle: Bordeaux, prestige, antique colour, 75 cl.
Tasting note: Cherry red colour of medium intensity. Fruity aroma with some fine oak hints. In the mouth this is a fresh, very round wine. It has a very good structure. Fruit notes prevail in the after-taste.
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