Anima Negra Quibia
75cl
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12% Vol
50% Premsal, 50% Callet. Quibia, both indigenous varieties to the region. This wine has tropical aromas and flavours, ideal for anyone looking for something a little bit different.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Light Nose of almond and hazelnut
Palate
Zesty ripe stone fruit such as nectarine, white plums, and touch of orange zest on the finish
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
50% Premsal and 50% Callet
Alcohol %
12%
Style
Dry, full bodied
Estate/Producer
Anima Negra
Country
Spain
Region/AOC
Mallorca
Vintage
2018
Making Techniques
Picked from 20 yearold vines, 100m above sea-level. Manual selection of dry ice to prevent oxidation.Cold maceration of the Premsal grapes at 12ºCover a period of 10 hours in a carbonic atmosphere. After pressing , clearing takes place in special tanks folloed by fermentation at 17ºC. Three months ageing over the lees in stainles steel tanks.
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drinking now, good for 3-5 Years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Advocate
Simple but delicious'
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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