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Arraona blanc
Arraona is the name attributed to the ancient Iberian town of Sabadell. This wine was created with the aim of reclaiming the winegrowing past of the city and recovering farming, cultural and scenic values. We work manually on its production and uphold our commitment to a social and periurban farming initiative at the Can Gambús vineyard in the Sabadell Agricultural Park that L’Olivera has been managing with the Can Calopa team since 2010.
This wine is one of the outsourced microprojects L’Olivera engages in with the aim of strengthening alliances with the local community, sharing experiences and knowledge and helping to promote farming activity across different rural and urban settings. It is the result of an agreement between L’Olivera and Sabadell City Council to recover traditional winegrowing in the municipal area.
Terroir
ORIGIN: Vineyards from the Can Gambús estate in the Sabadell Agricultural Park. The Agricultural Park is an undeveloped protected agroforestry space to the west of the municipal area, between the districts of Castellarnau, Can Gambús and Ca n’Oriac. The land combines forests and streams with rain-fed and irrigated cropland.
SOIL: Chalky clay soil with a variable presence of stones, mainly pebbles, and a good capacity for water retention.
CLIMATE: Climate of a Mediterranean influence, characterised by mild winters, hot summers, moderate temperature changes and scarce and strongly irregular seasonal rainfall. The sea breeze comes along in the afternoon, easing the high summer temperatures.
Varieties
Xarel·lo (50%) and Chardonnay (50%)
Vine growing
Organic farming. Manual harvest in crates of 10-12 kg.
Wine processing
Fermented at a controlled temperature in oak barrels, aged on the lees and stirred weekly (battonage).
Production
2023 vintage: 2.272 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)