# Guix Vermell Negre (2017)

- **Producer:** Terroir Sense Fronteres
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha Tinta
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €290
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** dried herbs, raspberry, black plum, black cherry, leather, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

The Terroir Sense Fronteres Guix Vermell 2017 is a red wine from the D.O. Montsant in Catalonia, Spain. It is a 100% Garnacha Tinta (Grenache) wine produced by Dominik Huber and Tatjana Peceric. The wine's name, Guix Vermell, reflects the gypsum and red clay soils of the Els Montalts vineyard, located at 800 meters altitude. The producer's philosophy centers on minimal intervention winemaking to express the purity of the terroir. This wine is distinguished by its focus on expressing the unique character of its high-altitude, mineral-rich origin.

## Interesting facts

- Named after its gypsum and red clay soils.
- Vinified using ancient Burgundian traditions.
- From a natural amphitheater vineyard.
- Limited production: only 1,208 bottles in 2017.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and noble tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its vibrant acidity can cut through fattier dishes, while its concentrated fruit notes can echo or contrast with the flavors of herbs and earthy vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Guix Vermell Negre is produced from 100% Garnacha Tinta grapes grown in the Els Montalts vineyard. Viticulture adheres to certified organic and biodynamic principles. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, utilizing whole-cluster fermentation for 7-8 days. The wine is then aged for about 6 months in cement tanks or terracotta amphorae. Production is limited, with yields kept low to ensure grape concentration.