Anima Negra - AN/2 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Anima Negra
Country	Spain
Region	Mallorca
Varietal	Callet,  Mantonegre-Fogoneu,  Syrah
Vintage	2020
Sku	9870908596
Size	750ml

 

A wine that is definetly from off the beaten track wine wise; Mallorca being best known in Europe as a destination for cheap no-frills and alcoholic (but not wine) vacations.

It is a blend of the most important indigenous grape varieties from the Island of Mallorca: Callet, Mantonegro and Fogoneu, representing more than 80% of the coupage. Aged in a combination of French and American Oak barrique.

A blend of 65% Callet, 20% Mantonegro-Fogoneu and 15% Syrah.

Ànima Negra was founded in 1994 when two self-taught friends -- Pere Ignasi Obrador and Miquelàngel Cerdà -- decided that the wines of their native Mallorca weren't reaching full potential. Taking advantage of some unused milk tanks at the dairy farm owned by Pere's family, they made two barriques of wine from Callet grapes (a native Mallorcan varietal) they'd purchased from local farmers. The initial results were so encouraging that the friends decided to form a partnership and continue pursuing their newly found passion for wine.

Situated in the southeast of Mallorca, Ànima Negra winery produces its wines on the old country estate of Son Burguera, close to the town of Felanitx. The buildings date back to the 13th century, and contain a traditional winemaking area, which historically was used to supply wine for locals living on and near the estate. Ànima Negra sources its grapes from more than 135 carefully selected parcels of land that the partners either own or control. Virtually all of these parcels are within a six-mile radius of the winery, and most of the vines are 50 to 85 years old.

The red 2020 ÀN/2 was produced with 60% Callet, 20% Mantonegro and Fogoneu and the rest a mix of other grapes—Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha—trying to keep the character of the local varieties but coming through as quite oaky after one year in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels of different ages. It's medium-bodied and has 13% alcohol and mellow acidity. It finishes with a spicy and smoky sensation.