Mascorrubí Brisat de Selma i Forcada 2022

Heretat Mascorrubí sits on an estate documented since 1279 in the Pla de Manlleu, in Tarragona, at over 500 metres above sea level, and is the project of Ernest Pérez-Mas. The wine is bottled under D.O. Catalunya from Forcada and Selma, two local white grapes farmed organically. As a brisat, the Catalan term for a skin-contact white, it is made with maceration on the grape skins, which lend the golden colour and a light tannic grip, followed by six months on the lees. The altitude is central to the wine's character, since the cool nights of the high inland vineyard preserve acidity and aromatic freshness through the maceration, keeping the style lifted rather than heavy. The lees ageing adds a fine savoury texture as the spent yeasts release mannoproteins. The wine is golden, with aromas of freshly grated citrus peel, white flowers and apricot over chamomile and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is dry and textured, with gentle skin grip, a saline freshness and a clean herbal finish. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees in a white wine glass. It suits white fish, roast chicken and fresh salads, and makes a good aperitif.