The Ver Sacrum Gloria Swanson Garnacha is as sultry and seductive as its namesake - femme fatale of the silver screen. A whisper of old Hollywood glam in every pour.
Semi-carbonic maceration for 4 days, 50% whole bunch; fermentation through airborne yeast in 500lt French oak (used) and 400lt clay amphorae for 18 days with no skin contact, spontaneous malolactic.
The wine is aged in a combination of amphorae and smaller, used French oak casks for 18 months, followed by 20 months in bottle. Fresh red cherries abound on the nose with subtle candied fruit notes. Pretty red fruit profile of cranberry, strawberry and ripe plums with sweet spice; smooth and elegant on the palate, nice firm tannins in the mouth and astounding length.