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La Calma 2023 is one of the great white wines from Can Ràfols dels Caus , the estate that Carlos Esteva restored in the Garraf Massif . It is a single-vineyard wine belonging to the winery’s Vins Singulars collection and is made with grapes from a single vineyard, La Calma , planted on calcareous and stony soils near the Catalan coast. It has become a benchmark for aging white wines from the Penedès region.
It is made with Chenin Blanc , a Loire variety that develops a very distinctive character in the Garraf region. The vines, 25 to 30 years old, produce grapes with high natural acidity, tension, and aging potential. The limestone soil imparts a mineral and saline profile to the wine, which speaks more to the terroir than to the grape variety itself.
It is an austere and elegant white wine, of great precision, which demonstrates that world-class white wines can be made in Garraf.
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La Calma comes from a single Chenin Blanc vineyard in the Garraf Massif , grown in certified organic farming on calcareous soils.
The 2023 vintage was vinified and aged in three types of vessels: 500-liter French oak barrels , stainless steel tanks , and 80-liter glass demijohns . The wine rested on its lees for approximately five months before blending. This combination lends complexity and texture without sacrificing freshness or terroir expression. It was bottled in April 2024, with only 1,766 bottles produced.
It’s a very gastronomic white wine . It goes wonderfully with baked fish, seafood, fish rice dishes, mushroom risotto, grilled vegetables, pasta with creamy sauces, and semi-cured cheeses .
It’s a great choice for Mediterranean cuisine that highlights local ingredients and for a special meal. It’s best enjoyed at around 10-12°C and opened a little while beforehand.
We love it because it’s a white wine with the soul of its place : it has the tension of Chenin Blanc, the minerality of the Garraf limestone, and an elegance that few white wines in the country achieve. Furthermore, Can Ràfols dels Caus is one of the most pioneering and personal projects in the Penedès region.
With fewer than 1,800 bottles produced and Parker scores of 95+ points year after year, it’s a true cult wine . It’s ideal for those seeking a great white wine to enjoy now or cellar for a few years, and for lovers of age-worthy whites with character .
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