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Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera

Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera

The infinite patience of a 10-year solera
Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera
75 cl.
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Details
37.50%
Alcohol 37.50%
Balearic Islands
Production area Balearic Islands
Cap de Barbaria
Winery Cap de Barbaria
Contains sulphites
100% Premsal Blanco
Varieties 100% Premsal Blanco
10.0
Service 10.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera

Sweet wine Respectful agriculture. 10 año en barrica.

Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera takes you on a sensory journey through the Mediterranean island. Visually, it dazzles with its deep amber hue, inviting you to delve into its rich complexity. On the nose, evocative aromas of rosemary honey, dried figs, and prunes emerge, accompanied by a subtle balsamic note and a noble oxidation that adds depth. On the palate, it stands out for its luscious and silky texture, with an acidity reminiscent of candied orange peel, leaving a long and enveloping finish. This sweet wine is perfect for those seeking an experience with an elegant balance between sweetness and a stimulating acidity, ideal for enjoying on special occasions.

Style Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera
Less complex
Very complex
Less sweet
Very sweet
Pairing
Sweet desserts, Blue cheeses

About Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera

We live in a world that often rewards immediacy, yet truly memorable things require time, pause, and mindfulness. This is precisely where the Slow Food movement finds its meaning—a global philosophy advocating for reconnection with nature's rhythms, respect for local producers, and the safeguarding of authentic gastronomic traditions against contemporary haste. In Formentera, this commitment is neither a trend nor a mere advertising slogan; it is a way of understanding everyday life. Being part of the Formentera Slow Food map, promoted by local institutions, recognises those who tend the land with their hands and hearts. The winery Cap de Barbaria embraced this vision from its inception in 2001, when it planted its first vines at the southern tip of the island. After beginning vinification in 2003 and releasing its first vintage in 2005, the project has established itself as a benchmark of sincere craftsmanship. 

From the small and tranquil island of Formentera, in the Balearic archipelago, Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera is born in a privileged Mediterranean setting where the sea and light permeate everything. The grapes grow in estate vineyards surrounded by native vegetation and exposed to the sea breeze. The vines take root in the area's characteristic soils—stony, low in organic matter, and with a marked limestone component—under the influence of a pure Mediterranean climate with mild winters, warm summers, and very low rainfall. In this unique setting, the Premsal Blanc variety is carefully cultivated, an indigenous grape of the Balearic Islands recognised for its aromatic delicacy, finesse on the palate, and ability to convey the freshness of the island terroir.

The production of Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera is an exercise in meticulous craftsmanship that eschews any industrial shortcuts. After the hand harvest, the whole grapes undergo a traditional process of drying in the shade for 8 weeks. Over these 2 months of rest, the fruit gradually loses water through natural evaporation, concentrating its sugars and acidity without losing the primary aromas of the variety. From this slow dehydration emerges a dense natural syrup that undergoes a very gentle alcoholic fermentation, the biological process in which yeasts spontaneously convert sugars into alcohol. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is not bottled immediately but enters a solera system where it ages for over 10 years. In this dynamic method of barrel ageing, the oldest wines are progressively blended with the younger vintages, imparting unparalleled complexity, maturity, and smoothness.

Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera is a unique gastronomic gem, where balanced sweetness, hints of dried fruits, and the subtle saline touch of the Mediterranean merge into an unforgettable harmony. A sweet wine that pays homage to conscious waiting and the priceless value of time.

Cap de Barbaria Pansit de Formentera takes you on a sensory journey through the Mediterranean island. Visually, it dazzles with its deep amber hue, inviting you to delve into its rich complexity. On the nose, evocative aromas of rosemary honey, dried figs, and prunes emerge, accompanied by a subtle balsamic note and a noble oxidation that adds depth. On the palate, it stands out for its luscious and silky texture, with an acidity reminiscent of candied orange peel, leaving a long and enveloping finish. This sweet wine is perfect for those seeking an experience with an elegant balance between sweetness and a stimulating acidity, ideal for enjoying on special occasions.
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  • We send it to Iceland with UPS Express to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €114.85 with UPS Express.
Taxes are not included in the prices, as you will need to pay the local taxes upon receipt of your order in Iceland.