Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The serious and somehow austere 2023 12 Volts has a deeper color than any of its siblings. It was produced with a blend of 55% Fogoneu, 35% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in stainless steel and matured in 3,000-liter foudres (40%) and used 225-liter French oak barrels (60%) for eight months. It has a nose of berries, herbs and spices with a balsamic touch, with a sense of ripeness beyond the alcoholic degree. It has a contained 12% alcohol and some slightly dusty tannins. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024.
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Alcohol
12.0%
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Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and skin soaking for 20 days. Aged for 9 months, 40% of the wine in 3,000-litre oak foudres and the rest in 225-litre French oak barrels.
Description
The 12 Volts wine, a creation of the 4Kilos winery, is a distinctive expression of the IGP Mallorca. This organic wine is composed of a unique blend of both indigenous and foreign varieties, with 60% Callet and Fogoneu, 20% Syrah, and 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The uniqueness of 12 Volts lies in its meticulous winemaking and ageing, reflecting the mastery of winemaker Francesc Grimalt.
Winemaking
The elaboration of 12 Volts begins with a manual harvest, ensuring the selection of the best grapes. These grapes come from vineyards located between 120 and 180 metres above sea level, in a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, dry summers. The soil, a mixture of call vermell, clay loam with abundant ferric oxide and deep calcareous clay, contributes to the complexity of the wine. The organic viticulture used, with native plant cover, enhances the microbiology of the soil and regulates water retention, resulting in grapes of exceptional quality.
In the winery, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, starting at 20°C and gradually reaching 28°C. This process lasts approximately 20 days, allowing for a balanced extraction of flavours and tannins. The wine is then aged for 9 months, using both 3,000-litre foudres and second and third year French oak barrels, which adds subtlety and complexity without overloading the wine with excessive oak notes.
Taste
12 Volts is characterised by its lightness and medium body, offering a flavoursome and balanced taste experience. The nose is dominated by ripe fruit notes with a slightly spicy background, where the oak is impeccably integrated. On the palate, the tannins are fine and the texture is pleasant, creating a harmonious and accessible profile. We recommend serving at a temperature of 16°C to fully appreciate its qualities.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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