# Can Axartell Corum (2020)

- **Producer:** Can Axartell
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Malvasia de Banyalbufar
- **Region:** Balearic Islands, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–11 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** jasmine, lychee, almond blossoms, passion fruit, mango, vanilla, hazelnut, cream, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

Can Axartell Corum is a white wine from Mallorca, Spain, produced by Can Axartell. The 2020 vintage is primarily crafted from the Malvasia de Banyalbufar grape, a local variety. The winery is situated on a 200-hectare estate in Pollença, which was revitalized with a focus on sustainability and organic farming. The winery itself is integrated into a former stone quarry, enabling a gravity-fed winemaking process. This approach minimizes mechanical stress on the grapes and wine. The wine is aged in large French oak barrels, contributing to its complexity.

## Interesting facts

- Winery built into a former stone quarry.
- Uses a gravity-fed winemaking system.
- Features the rare Malvasia de Banyalbufar grape.
- Certified organic vineyards.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and zippy acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its aromatic complexity complements herbaceous and subtly spiced cuisines. The oak aging provides a creamy texture that pairs well with similar textures in food.

## Wine making process

Can Axartell Corum is produced using the Mètode Gravetat, a gravity-fed winemaking system that minimizes mechanical stress. Grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 9 to 10 months in large French oak barrels (foudres) and on fine lees. The vineyards are certified organic, with farming practices emphasizing sustainability and the absence of artificial chemicals. The winery's architecture is integrated into a former stone quarry to facilitate the gravity-fed process.