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Arraona negre
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
Grenache (88%) and Merlot (12%)
Vine growing
Organic farming. Manual harvest in 10-12 kg crates and selection on the vine.
Wine processing
Fermentation in a stainless-steel at a controlled temperature and aged on the lees for 3 months.
Production
2022 vintage: 2.727 bottles
Technical sheet
Arraona negre 2023
Characteristics of the vintage
The 2023 vintage was marked by low rainfall, with occasional precipitation during the winter and a dry spring. In summer, there was a persistent drought caused by high temperatures, intense heatwaves, and total rainfall of less than 150 millimetres. Nevertheless, good soil management practices and timely 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
The 2023 vintage was marked by low rainfall, with occasional precipitation during the winter and a dry spring. In summer, there was a persistent drought caused by high temperatures, intense heatwaves, and total rainfall of less than 150 millimetres. Nevertheless, good soil management practices and timely 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.
Analysis
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Total acidity: 5,6 g/l (sulphuric acid)
Volatile acidity: 0.41 g/l
Residual sugar: <0.7 g/l (glucose+fructose)
Total sulphites: 88 mg/l
Tasting notes
Intense red color with a rim of violet hues. On the nose, red fruit and balsamic notes stand out, and gradually, floral aromas (violet) also appear. On the palate, it is smooth, fresh, and fruity, with a velvety profile and marked acidity that makes it an ideal match for rich dishes, such as all kinds of meats and stews.
Awards
International Wine Awards 2019:
Gold medal (2017 vintage)