Vermell

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The 2024 Celler del Roure “Vermell” is a vibrant, “archaeological” red from the Moixent sub-zone of Valencia. While many modern Spanish wines rely on oak, Celler del Roure is famous for its “Vins Antics” (ancient wines), which are aged in a subterranean cellar containing 97 buried clay amphorae dating back to the 17th century.

Tasting Note: Hand harvested, destemmed and fermented by natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks and stone lagars, then aged in amphorae, Vermell showcases the typical bright, red-berried, and herbal flavorurs of unoaked Garnacha Tintorera. A wine for now.

Appellation: Valencia DO

Vintage: 2024

Style: Red

Grapes: Garnacha

Vinification: the wine spends 6 months in 2,800-liter buried clay amphorae. This ancient method allows for gentle micro-oxygenation without the flavor profile of wood, preserving the “naked” fruit and earthy soul of the vineyard.

Alcohol: 13%

Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Paella, octopus, jamón, manchego, tuna, goats’ & milk cheeses.