Made by bodega Cap de Barbaria, the red wine Ophiusa comes from the southernmost tip of beautiful Formentera, in the Balearic archipelago. "Ophiusa" is the ancient Greek name of the island, meaning "land of snakes."
Harvested by hand and destemmed, the varieties were separately fermented in stainless steel tanks and macerated before going through malolactic fermentation. After that, this red wine from Formentera was transferred into French oak barrels, where it was aged for 6-7 months.
Finally, the red wine Ophiusa 2022 was stored for some years in the cellar before hitting the market.
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Appearance
The red wine Ophiusa is cherry-coloured with a ruby hue on the rim.
Nose
This blend of Fogoneu, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot carries exuberant notes of Mediterranean herbs (thyme, lavender, rosemary), with ripe blackberry and raspberry, a hint of fine wood and menthol and some mineral intimations.
Palate
This red wine of bodega Cap de Barbaria has a vibrant mineral energy, with spicy red fruit and a lively acidity, ending with a salty and balsamic note.
Our personal opinion
The red wine Ophiusa 2022 is savoury and bright.
Year
2022
Type
Red
D.O.
VT Formentera
Bottle size
75 cl
Percentage of Alcohol
14
Serving tempurature
14-16ºC
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming?
No
Organic
No
Is this product free of sulfites?
No
Vegan
No
Ageing
Crianza
Type of ageing
Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels
7
Enterwine's Score
91
Percentage of variety
Fogoneu, Monastrell, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pairings
Cold meats, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Majorcan cuisine, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Vegetables, White meat with gravy
Taste
Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion
Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
