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Massaluca Negre

Massaluca Negre

Connection between tradition, land, and memory
Massaluca Negre
priority_high 75 cl.
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Catalonia
Production area Catalonia
D.O. Terra Alta
Designation of Origin D.O. Terra Alta
Massaluca
Winery Massaluca
Contains sulphites
Garnacha Tinta, Samsó
Varieties Garnacha Tinta, Samsó
15.0
Service 15.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Electronic label

Tasting notes Massaluca Negre 2023

Red wine Aged in wood. 6 meses en barricas de roble.

Massaluca Negre 2023 is a fruity red wine that stands out for its lightness and freshness. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by notes of ripe red fruits like strawberries, and a subtle hint of vanilla and pastry. On the palate, it is flavoursome and smooth, with a slight spicy character and soft tannins that make it very approachable. Its balanced profile invites enjoyment on any occasion.                        


 

Style Massaluca Negre
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Cured cheeses, Risottos, Red meat

About Massaluca Negre

The Fourth Viaduct of the Matarraña, situated over the Matarraña River and connecting La Pobla de Massaluca (Catalonia) and Fayón (Zaragoza), near its confluence with the Ebro, stands as a quintessential example of railway infrastructure beset by adversity. Constructed as part of the Madrid-Barcelona line, this viaduct faced significant challenges throughout its operational life: in 1931, an avalanche dislodged a 40-tonne rock onto it, causing substantial damage. Subsequently, during the Civil War, the Republican faction deliberately destroyed its central pier. Finally, its ultimate fate was sealed between 1964 and 1969 with the inundation of the valleys by the Ribarroja reservoir, leading to its definitive dismantling. In the face of so many adversities it endured until the end, the Roqueta family, based in the municipality of Pobla de Massaluca, has decided to pay tribute to this railway tunnel, of which today only the tunnel mouth remains, with a very special wine.

This homage takes shape with Massaluca Negre, a wine that embodies the character of the region where the viaduct was born (the tunnel mouth is depicted on the label) and the strength of a legacy deeply rooted in the land. The family project, initiated in 2009 in the DO Terra Alta, combines the varieties garnacha tinta and samsó (carignan), cultivated in a Mediterranean landscape surrounded by olive and almond trees, approximately 400 metres above sea level and in proximity to the Ebro River. In the winery, following a meticulous selection, the grapes are destemmed, crushed, and fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine matures in Central European oak barrels for 6 months.

True to its aim of crafting wines that capture the essence of the Terra Alta, Massaluca Negre is an expression of depth, identity, and authenticity. Thus, the memory of a structure marked by adversity lives on in each bottle, paying homage not only to the history of a viaduct but also to the spirit of a land that continues to look towards the future.

 

2023

Massaluca Negre 2023 is a fruity red wine that stands out for its lightness and freshness. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by notes of ripe red fruits like strawberries, and a subtle hint of vanilla and pastry. On the palate, it is flavoursome and smooth, with a slight spicy character and soft tannins that make it very approachable. Its balanced profile invites enjoyment on any occasion.                        


 

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