Animal Blanc

Agustí Costa is a young winemaker, with deep family roots in grape growing, seeking out overlooked micro-parcels in Alt Penedès to craft wines that honor the unique terroir and the spirit of winemakers that came before him. In Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, his vines are rooted in a biodynamic patchwork of clay, limestone, and sandy soils…with the occasional foraging boar. For this cuvée, Agustí and his partner Paula Sandoval blended old-vine Macabeu and Xarello with younger vine Malvasia de Sitges before the wine is aged on fine lees in cement tanks under flor, which adds texture and a bit of saline minerality. This all culminates in light yellow hues and aromas of nectarine, orange zest, and white flowers with flavors of bright, fresh lemon, lime, passionfruit, a touch of petrol and grass with crisp but balanced acidity and the salty, flor minerality. Pairs deliciously with Escargot a la Llauna, Fideuà, or citrus salad with avocado.

This wine is produced by Cal Xurriu Instint in the Catalunya region of Spain. Catalunya is known for its unique climate and soil, which contribute to the distinct quality of Cal Xurriu Instint's wines.