El vino mallorquín ha sido el más valorado entre el resto de referencias españolas, italianas y portuguesas
27/01/2011
El vino mallorquín 'Ánima Negra 2005', de la bodega ÀN Negra, ha sido elegido por Jeni Port, periodista especializada en vino del periódico australiano ‘The Age’, como el ‘Mejor Vino Importado de 2010’ en su artículo “The best wines of 2010”, donde destaca los mejores shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, rosado, chardonnay así como el mejor vino fortificado (o generoso, aquel vino que, en su proceso de elaboración, incorpora procesos especiales para aumentar su estabilidad y graduación alcohólica), entre otras referencias.
Del vino español destaca el uso de la uva callet, autóctona de Mallorca, que "recuerda los aromas de la primavera, ya que las vides comparten terrenos con albaricoqueros, y que se centra completamente en el paladar, destacando el sabor a especias, hierbas, menta o eucalipto".
Extracto de la publicación "The Age":
Best imported wine
Another big year for imports. The Italians, Spanish and Portuguese ran hot but a Mallorcan wine slipped in the back door unnoticed. Almost! Anima Negra's 2005 callet ($120) highlights the indigenous callet red grape, recalling the aromas of spring (the vineyard shares ground with apricot trees), which become fully focused on the palate, highlighting violets, spice, herbs and a mint or eucalypt savouriness. Imported by The Spanish Acquisition (thespanishacquisition.com).
Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Celler Anima Negra. Mostrar todas las entradas
Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Celler Anima Negra. Mostrar todas las entradas
martes, 8 de febrero de 2011
‘Anima Negra 2005’, elegido ‘Mejor Vino Importado de 2010’ por el periódico australiano ‘The Age’
‘Anima Negra 2005’, elegido ‘Mejor Vino Importado de 2010’ por el periódico australiano ‘The Age’
martes, 8 de enero de 2008
Ànima Negra ÀN/2 2005
Ànima Negra ÀN/2 2005
Calamar
La bodega Ànima Negra, en la población de Felanitx, Mallorca, surge a partir de la iniciativa de un grupo de amigos que deciden producir vino para consumo propio. Y algo tan sencillo y lógico como querer hacer vino con los viñedos tradicionales del lugar se convirtió en la época en una apuesta arriesgada y a contracorriente.
Así es, a mediados de los años 90, las variedades autóctonas de la isla de Mallorca estaban relegadas a la producción de vinos a granel y a lo sumo, a elaboraciones de consumo temprano. La moda de las variedades foráneas estaba en pleno auge. No había bodega que no presentara su mejor vino de Cabernet Sauvignon o Merlot.
Pero nuestros amigos de Ànima Negra se empeñaron en comprar el mejor Callet que encontraron entre los distintos agricultores de la zona y vinificarlo en una antigua quesería de uno de ellos. No se lo pierdan, las primeras añadas, los mostos fermentaron en ¡depósitos de refrigeración de leche!
En el año 2000 se estabiliza ya la producción con la gama en tintos que hoy en día comercializa la bodega (ÀN, ÀN Son Negre, y ÀN/2) y con el control de unas 150 pequeñas parcelas en los alrededores de Felanitx (y otras 5 al oeste de la isla) plantadas con variedades autóctonas: Callet, Mantonegro y Fogoneu, además de una pequeña proporción de las foráneas Cabernet Sauvignon y Syrah.
Pero hoy nosotros nos centraremos es su vino básico ÀN/2, de la añada 2005. Un vino que con cada añada varía su cupage pero que normalmente se basa en un buen armazón de Callet mezclado con proporciones variables de Mantonegro, Fogoneu, Cabernet, Syrah y Merlot, puede que incluso Garnacha en alguna añada. Fermentación en inoxidable y crianza de 12 meses en roble francés y americano, con barricas nuevas y usadas.
Un vino con un color rojo picota de capa media. Con el borde algo evolucionado, de tonalidad teja. En nariz, buena intensidad, con ligeras notas animales en la apertura con un tronco central de grosellas y arándanos, muy especiados, con anises y pimienta negra. A fondo, un ligero verdor de zarzas y de bosque humbrío. En boca, de cuerpo medio, de tanicidad moderada, seco y con buena acidez. Al final, de nuevo, los anisados y la zarza. Un vino con carácter, austero, que con cada añada mejora, en mi opinión, por el buen trabajo en bodega con la barrica que cada vez se aleja más de los tostados intensos y deja que el vino se exprese con toda su tipicidad. A seguir.
ÀN/2 2005
Zona: V.T. Illes Balears / Felanitx / MallorcaVariedades: 65% Callet, 20% Mantonegro y Fogoneu, 15% SyrahGraduación: 13,5% Alc.Precio: 10-12 eurosPuntuación: 8,5
Orígen información: Directo al paladar
sábado, 17 de noviembre de 2007
2004 Anima Negra AN/2
2004 Anima Negra AN/2
It is always a pleasure to taste a wine made from an obscure grape, something indigenous to a particular region. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different varietals yet many people stick to only a dozen or so. Those people are missing out on so many delicious wines. I am always trying to get my friends and family to try new wines, made with less common grapes. Usually, they find something new that they enjoy.
As I mentioned before, I recently purchased a case of wine from Domaine547. That purchase included the Fort Ross Pinotage of which I previously raved. I have now tasted another of the wines I bought, the 2004 Anima Negra AN/2 ($20). How did that fare?
This is a Spanish wine and the name of the winery, Anima Negra, translates into "Black Soul", which would have made a cool Halloween wine. The winery is located on the island of Mallorca, off the eastern coast of Spain. It occupies what was once a 17th-century dairy and it is owned by three partners; Pere Obrador, Francesc Grimalt and Miguel Ángel Cerdá.
Mallorca is certainly far better known as a tourist destination rather than a top wine producing region. Yet it should not be so easily dismissed. The island currently has about 2,500 acres of vineyards, almost all located in two D.O.s: Binissalem and Pla i Llevant. Binissalem is in the center of the island while Pla i Llevant occupies the eastern side. Some producers opt out of the DO system and their wines are known as "viña de la tierra." But most of the island's production, about 60%, is only sold locally. So, it may be difficult to find Mallorcan wines in your local wine store.There are a number of grape varietals indigenous to Mallorca including Manto Negro (the most widely planted varietal), Callet, Fogoneu, Prensal Blanc (or Moll) and Girò Blanc. Producers may also blend these with some more common varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
The 2004 Anima Negra AN/2 is a blend of 65% Callet, 25% Manto Negro, and 10% Syrah. About 85% of the wine was aged in French oak (70% new) and 15% in stainless steel for a total of 10 months. Its alcohol content is 13.5%. Callet is said to taste like a cross between the spicy, herbal qualities of Cabernet Franc and a powerful Syrah.
The Wine Advocate (Issue #169: February 28, 2007) awarded this wine 91 points and stated: "Dark ruby-colored, with expressive toasty, smoky, kirsch and raspberry aromas and flavors, on the palate this medium to full-bodied wine is rich yet elegant, nicely layered, and has a long, pure finish. Drink this unique wine over the next 4-6 years."
I opened a bottle of the AN/2 the other night with dinner, Shepherd's Pie. I also shared another bottle with my wine buddies on a different night. So, how was it?
The wine has a very dark red color that is almost purple. It had an intriguing nose of spice and maybe some herbal notes. On the palate, there were some lush dark fruit flavors that transformed into a spicier finish. The transformation seemed very natural and was pleasing. The wine is smooth and silky, and drinks very easily. It is well balanced and the tannins do not overpower. The finish, which was fairly long, was the most unique part of the wine as it provided different flavors that I could not fully identify. There was a bit of earthiness with spicy notes. It seemed a bit more exotic because of its different flavors. I very much enjoyed this wine as did my wine buddies.
This is a wine I would definitely recommend. It went well with my dinner and I could enjoy this without food as well. I am very glad I took a chance on this wine.
Origin: A Passionate Foodie
It is always a pleasure to taste a wine made from an obscure grape, something indigenous to a particular region. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different varietals yet many people stick to only a dozen or so. Those people are missing out on so many delicious wines. I am always trying to get my friends and family to try new wines, made with less common grapes. Usually, they find something new that they enjoy.
As I mentioned before, I recently purchased a case of wine from Domaine547. That purchase included the Fort Ross Pinotage of which I previously raved. I have now tasted another of the wines I bought, the 2004 Anima Negra AN/2 ($20). How did that fare?
This is a Spanish wine and the name of the winery, Anima Negra, translates into "Black Soul", which would have made a cool Halloween wine. The winery is located on the island of Mallorca, off the eastern coast of Spain. It occupies what was once a 17th-century dairy and it is owned by three partners; Pere Obrador, Francesc Grimalt and Miguel Ángel Cerdá.
Mallorca is certainly far better known as a tourist destination rather than a top wine producing region. Yet it should not be so easily dismissed. The island currently has about 2,500 acres of vineyards, almost all located in two D.O.s: Binissalem and Pla i Llevant. Binissalem is in the center of the island while Pla i Llevant occupies the eastern side. Some producers opt out of the DO system and their wines are known as "viña de la tierra." But most of the island's production, about 60%, is only sold locally. So, it may be difficult to find Mallorcan wines in your local wine store.There are a number of grape varietals indigenous to Mallorca including Manto Negro (the most widely planted varietal), Callet, Fogoneu, Prensal Blanc (or Moll) and Girò Blanc. Producers may also blend these with some more common varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
The 2004 Anima Negra AN/2 is a blend of 65% Callet, 25% Manto Negro, and 10% Syrah. About 85% of the wine was aged in French oak (70% new) and 15% in stainless steel for a total of 10 months. Its alcohol content is 13.5%. Callet is said to taste like a cross between the spicy, herbal qualities of Cabernet Franc and a powerful Syrah.
The Wine Advocate (Issue #169: February 28, 2007) awarded this wine 91 points and stated: "Dark ruby-colored, with expressive toasty, smoky, kirsch and raspberry aromas and flavors, on the palate this medium to full-bodied wine is rich yet elegant, nicely layered, and has a long, pure finish. Drink this unique wine over the next 4-6 years."
I opened a bottle of the AN/2 the other night with dinner, Shepherd's Pie. I also shared another bottle with my wine buddies on a different night. So, how was it?
The wine has a very dark red color that is almost purple. It had an intriguing nose of spice and maybe some herbal notes. On the palate, there were some lush dark fruit flavors that transformed into a spicier finish. The transformation seemed very natural and was pleasing. The wine is smooth and silky, and drinks very easily. It is well balanced and the tannins do not overpower. The finish, which was fairly long, was the most unique part of the wine as it provided different flavors that I could not fully identify. There was a bit of earthiness with spicy notes. It seemed a bit more exotic because of its different flavors. I very much enjoyed this wine as did my wine buddies.
This is a wine I would definitely recommend. It went well with my dinner and I could enjoy this without food as well. I am very glad I took a chance on this wine.
Origin: A Passionate Foodie
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