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White Arraona
Arraona is the name attributed to the ancient Iberian settlement of Sabadell. This wine was created with the aim of reclaiming the town’s viticultural past and recovering its agricultural, cultural and landscape values. With this wine we maintain manual work in the vineyard and our commitment to a social and peri-urban agriculture initiative in the Can Gambús vineyard, in the Sabadell Agrarian Park, which L’Olivera has managed together with the Can Calopa team since 2010.
This wine is part of the external micro-projects in which L’Olivera takes part, with the aim of building alliances with the surrounding territory, sharing experiences and knowledge, and contributing to the promotion of agricultural activity in different rural and urban areas. It is the result of an agreement between L’Olivera and Sabadell City Council to restore vine growing in the municipality.
Landscape
ORIGIN: Vineyards of the Can Gambús estate, in the Sabadell Agrarian Park. The Agrarian Park is a protected agroforestry area, not subject to urban development, located to the west of the municipality between the neighbourhoods of Castellarnau, Can Gambús and Ca n’Oriac, with a landscape that combines woodland and streams with dryland and irrigated farmland.
SOILS: Clay-limestone soils with good drainage, containing variable levels of stoniness, mostly rounded pebbles, and with strong water-retention capacity.
CLIMATE: Mediterranean-influenced climate, with mild winters, hot summers, moderate thermal variation and scarce, highly irregular seasonal rainfall. The afternoon sea breeze helps to moderate the high summer temperatures.
Grape varieties
Xarel·lo (30%) and Chardonnay (70%)
Viticulture
Certified organic viticulture. Manual harvest in 10-kg boxes and whole-cluster pressing.
Winemaking
The varieties ferment separately: the chardonnay, the earliest-ripening grape harvested by L’Olivera, ferments in French oak barrels, mostly second and third use, in order to preserve the varietal character of the grape and achieve an optimal balance in the contribution of the wood. Ageing takes place on the lees, with weekly bâtonnage over the 5 months it lasts, to increase volume on the palate and achieve a finer, more elegant integration of the oak in the wine. The xarel·lo, this year, fermented in 630-litre stoneware amphorae.
Production
2024 vintage: 1,952 bottles
Technical sheet
Arraona blanc 2023
Characteristics of the vintage
The 2023 vintage was marked by low rainfall, with some occasional precipitation during the winter and a dry spring. Throughout the summer, there was a persistent drought due to high temperatures, intense heatwaves, and total rainfall of less than 150 millimetres. However, good soil management practices and occasional water inputs helped preserve the health of the vineyards. Overall, production was below average, but balanced and of high quality, as the severe drought contributed to the grapes’ exceptional health.
Viticulture and wine processing
Certified organic viticulture. Manual harvest in 10-kilogram boxes and whole bunch pressing, including stems. The grape varieties ferment separately in French oak barrels, mostly second and third use, in order to respect the varietal character of the grapes and achieve an optimal balance in the wood contribution. The aging takes place on the lees with weekly battonage for the 5 months it lasts, with the aim of increasing mouthfeel and achieving a finer and more elegant integration of the wood into the wine.
Analysis
Alcohol content: 13,3%
Total acidity: 5,8 g/l (sulphuric acid)
Volatile acidity: 0.27 g/l
Residual sugar: 0.6 g/l (glucose+fructose)
Total sulphur: 63 mg
Tasting notes
Straw yellow color with golden reflections. Floral aromas, notes of white fruit (peach) with hints of aromatic herbs such as fennel and vanilla. On the palate, it is a fresh wine, with volume and a long aftertaste where toasted notes from the oak appear. Long and slightly bitter finish. Arraona is a great companion for rice dishes and stewed legumes. It also pairs well with pasta dishes and all kinds of fish and white meats.
Awards
International Wine Awards 2019:
Gold medal (2017 vintage)