Lacrima Baccus produziert Weine und Cava seit 1890
On Saturday 15th of September, it was the right time to harvest manually our red Garnacha. A grape variety of medium-early maturation that stands out for its great capacity of resistance to extreme temperatures and adaptation to poor soils.
A very versatile variety that confers good body and primary aromas such as wild fruits, roasted nuts and black cherries, features that will be the protagonists of our future wines and cavas.
This year, Penedès verified a more Atlantic climatology than a Mediterranean one, with the consequent problems related to this situation. Mildew, the disease most feared by vine growers who work in the vineyards near the sea, was the most dangerous problem in the DO Penedès. As regards our Lacrima Baccus winery, we rejected part of the production to continue guaranteeing the same level of quality and high standards to our consumers, an indisputable priority of our company.
The rains of February and, especially of March, marked the microclimate of Penedès. The spring temperatures were lower than usual and this became an advantage, slowing down the spread of the disease. The mildew moved silently without showing its typical signs and, as soon as it had occasion, attacked with severity.
Acting quickly, our team was able to extinguish the plague by carrying out a proper planning of the phytosanitary treatments and intense work of vegetation management.
The time of the harvest of the Garnacha have been decided based on phenolic maturation, so we opted for these dates and for a cool and endless night for our team of technicians to work frantically. This image of industriousness will remain engraved on our heads; it seemed that there was a multitude of ants striving uninterruptedly in groups so that everything went as well as possible. The work of a year played an important role in this moment and only as a team and with an adequate planning of the tasks, we can achieve the optimal results expected.
Next weekend, around 22nd of September, it is planned to begin the collection of the Parellada, of later maturation. A variety whose cluster is very large, with very marked shoulders, homogeneous berries and whose primary aromas are fruity notes of white fruit, highlighting the citrus and floral touches. As usual, the collection will be done manually and at night, in this way, thanks to the low temperatures, the fermentation does not start without our control.
Harvest means trembling leaves tending to the colors of autumn, golden or orange colors and hearts hunched and hopeful. With the beginning of autumn and the first rains, the moist soil mixes its aromas with the aromas of ripe grapes. The wind sweeps great white clouds, which contrast with the intense blue sky. The atmosphere is cheerful; the harvest is a tradition that is repeated every year, with the unaltered peasant spirit, typical of our region.
2018 has been a rainy year especially in spring, more specifically in the month of March, where the data mark a high rainfall. From the agronomic point of view, the development of the vineyards, initiated under the best auspices, was conditioned by a strange climate that altered the frosts, the rains and the humidity. Therefore, it will be the year in which the capacity of our winemaker will make a difference in the result.
The recent lowering of temperatures has helped to increase the good quality of the grape and its maturation, after a long period of excessive heat. This has allowed the ripening cycle to slow down to ensure a good harvest development.
Due to the weather conditions that our vineyards have suffered, a reduction in the harvest is expected, which will not affect the quality. In fact, the grape enjoys a great balance between freshness and maturity. The phytosanitary status is optimal and we hope that by dedicating the appropriate efforts and pampering each grain of the cluster with the same affection, we will obtain excellent wines and cavas. The harvest, which began on August 11th, seems definitely better than last year, where the drought had staged the entire vintage.
Prague is the most breathtaking capital of Eastern Europe, a city that has been reborn in recent years after decades of darkness.
The castle is what stands out most, a majestic building visible from all corners of Prague next to the cathedral that is inside the walls of the castle itself, an important example of the Gothic architecture, which characterizes the capital.
What surprises most is the beauty of the Charles Bridge, where you can admire the famous statues of the saints. A place impregnated with magic, whose legend tells that at night its statues come alive to take care of the children of the Kampa Island.
Our advice is to leave the map of the city in the hotel, free the mind and get lost in the poetry of its alleys, living fully in the charm of the city.
Our export team did in this way and, apart from visiting its distributor and its final customers, enjoyed its way through the old streets of the capital.
The aim of our travel was to visit our distributor Alifea. Martin Bily, the owner, a true simple winemaker, humble and a lover of quality, organized for the members of his wine club a tasting. In the same moment, the sommelier of the importer was in the German embassy in Prague flavoring his products in company of consuls, secretaries and advisers.
Martin often organizes tasting activities with an audience of 50 people at most. He prefers that only few people take part in these types of events, in this way the treatment is closer, familiar, the confrontation takes place without fear and there is an opportunity to exchange opinions between experts and not, without presumption. The event was organized impeccably. Two tables, one to the first floor and another in the second where the following wineries presented the products:
Lacrima Baccus, with Heretat brut y Lacrima Baccus Brut Rosé, Pelins, I feudi di Romans , Bodegas Navajas, Domaine Schoffit, Bodegas volcanes de Chile, Domaine Joel Delaunay, Cave Pilot de Gallician, Peter Zemmer, La Smilla Gavi, Weingut Hoffranzen.
We had the opportunity to meet all the guests, who were very surprised to see a representative of a winery, a day during the week, in Prague at 18.00 o’ clock!
Prague is a city in expansion, very cosmopolitan with a strong tourism. Martin has only worked with us for 4 months, but he does an excellent job as brand ambassador, due to his passion and fervor. He always has a wine glass in his hand and never tires of tasting, listening and learning and ... obviously, he consults his sommelier at all times.
We have another important event scheduled for September with a forecast of 1,000 people.
Martin is a perfectionist man and he is loyal, not only in terms of price quality, but also in creating magical moments and unforgettable experiences, pampering the costumers all the time. For this reason, the export team supports him, whenever he needs. We are convinced of a lasting and consolidated relationship with the Alifea group.
Rossorubino is a wine bar in the city of Turin, in northern Italy, with more than 1600 references and an important focus on which kind of wines and grape varieties the Piemonte region offers. Since 2003, this specialized wine shop is the meeting place for those, who in Turin make wine a pleasure and a passion.
Turin is a youthful and cosmopolitan city, full of charm and surprises, not only for tourists but also for residents. It offers multiple attractions among museums, gastronomy, historic venues, parks and amazing panoramas. Capital of art, culture and innovation and with the dynamism of an open-minded city, it provides unique architectural and monumental buildings.
Seriousness and professionalism is what you breathe as soon as you enter the store. The protagonists of this frequented wine bar are Andrea, artistic director, great connoisseur and winemaker, tireless lover of the noble Pinot noir of Burgundy and Barolo and Barbaresco de la Langa and Edoardo, the pragmatic one with his feet on the ground, who loves the bubbles. Secretly, he revealed to us that our Lacrima Baccus Cava has become since two years the star product of his house, the perfect companion of the most beautiful moments of reunion and celebration with his family. These words encouraged us very much!
The feeling they gave was very positive, they are real pioneer and they persevere in order to extend their enterprise and realize their ambitious projects. Andrea and Edoardo dreams to achieve them without hesitation in a very short period, for this reason we love their energy, their positivism, their search for the best quality and their ability to adapt our portfolio to the market.
This attitude is demonstrated by the fact that in May 2015, apart from a restyling that updated the Rossorubino in a version that today we would call 2.0, the team decided to implement a 30mq kitchen, where new sensations are experienced. The place of the vivacious colors and the perfume of wines is part of the project of creating a location, where a nice environment stimulates the emotions and sensations. Slates, plays of lights and transparencies and the vivid red color of the walls are integrated with the warmth of the wood, creating a sober and cozy atmosphere.
The structure of the shop is very well studied and raised with a subdivision by typology, starting with bubbles (champagne, spumanti, prosecco and, obviously CAVA!) and following with red wines from Piemonte and those from other regions like Valle d'Aosta until the deep Sicily. We do not forget to say that the center of the store is a space dedicated to spirits and sweet wines.
On 5th May, from 11.30 a.m to 22:00 p.m, the great team of Rossorubino organized a seminar entitled "We talk about cava, or better, we taste it" and presented our range of product.
The success was outstanding and Edoardo, who is not usually very open and communicative, did not stop sending us What's app messages with pictures of empty bottles, making us feel an active part of this event, although 800 km far away.
Motivated and very satisfied with the deep bond that we have with them, we desire to see all the components of this magnificent and dynamic team soon; savoring our cava, trusting in their advice and making us take away from their suggestion and their cuisine.
Pictures: visititaly.com, rossorubino.net