Blankaforti 2017 – Celler Jordi Llorens

Blankaforti - Jordi Llorens

Jordi Llorens wines are a combination of tradition and modernity, with an ecological work process aimed at quality and health, both for the environment and for people. Blankaforti is produced with Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The grapes come from vines grown in biodynamic on soils composed of limestone, clay, and gypsum stones. After hand harvesting of the grapes, the vinification is divided into a first semi-carbon maceration and then into a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Refine on its lees for 6 months in terracotta amphorae. Without the addition of sulfur dioxide before bottling. The Blankaforti is ruby ​​red in color. The nose is expressed with aromas of ripe red fruit, floral notes and white pepper. At the sip it is a tasty wine, fresh, easy to drink with many nuances.

Service

We taste the Blankaforti at a temperature of 16/18 ° in a tulip glass. Wine to drink immediately, but will express its best in a few years.

Pairing

Excellent wine that goes beautifully with first paitti, grilled red meat, beef stew.

Winery: Jordi Llorens

The Jordi Llorens winery is located in the small village of Blancafort, protected by the hills of the Conca de Barbera, about 35 km from the coast. La Conca de Barberà corresponds to a Catalan county full of medieval monasteries with a very old wine tradition. The area has a Mediterranean climate and the vineyards are located at an altitude of 400-600 meters. Jordi is the eighth generation of winemakers in his family, and his first winemaking year was in 2008. He owns about 15 hectares of vineyards located on calcareous soils, mostly grown with local varieties such as Macabeu, Parellada , Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wines are made with biodynamic principles and no sulfur or other additives are used. Fermentation is carried out in steel tanks, and refinements take place in steel, amphora and wood - depending on the cuvée. The white wines make a short maceration and the reds ferment, in most cases, in whole bunches. Jordi is part of the Brutal Wine Corporation, which brings together a dozen Spanish and French natural wine producers, each one producing their own wine under the Brutal label. Jordi Llorens produces some of the most amazing, refreshing and reflective terroir wines in this part of Spain.