Principia Mathematica 2023
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Principia Mathematica 2023
Back in 2010, the first vintage of the wine Principia Mathematica was conceived by Irene Alemany and Laurent Corrió, owners of bodega Alemany i Corrió, with the aim of inspiring a paradigm shift in the white wines produced in Penedés.
More than a decade later, it can be argued that their ambition has been fulfilled, since an ever-growing number of winegrowers in Penedès are producing terroir-oriented Spanish white wines based solely on local varieties.
A varietal Xarel·lo, the grapes are sourced from over 30-year-old vineyards located in Sant Pere de Molanta, in the Garraf mountain range. The vines grow in limestone soils with an abundance of mineral fossils.
Produced following the guidelines of a Burgundian Chardonnay, two thirds of the wine Principia Mathematica 2023 were fermented and aged for 6 months in new, 600 and 700-litre French oak barrels with periodic lees-stirrings. The remaining third of the wine was vinified in stainless steel tanks and also aged for 6 months on its lees.
Complex, age-worthy and distinctively mineral, this white wine from Penedès will make an excellent pairing with oily fish recipes, semi-hard cheeses and white meat dishes.
| Appearance | The white wine Principia Mathematica is medium straw with some greenish and steely tinges. |
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| Nose | Although this varietal Xarel·lo is still developing, it already shows a rich aromatic profile. Peaches, apricots, nectarine, mango, citrus and aromatic herbs. There is an additional layer of white flowers, fennel and subtle wooden remembrances, such as white pepper and vanilla. |
| Palate | Unctuous, nuanced and rich, this white wine from bodega Alemany i Corrió carries flavours of ripe pears, peaches, mango, citrus and some mineral undertones. Tense acidity and long mineral finish with some floral and smoky nuances. |
| Our personal opinion | Arguably the most Burgundian of all Xarel·los, the critically acclaimed white wine Principia Mathematica 2023 is one of the best whites from Catalonia. |
| OTHER VINTAGES |
Principia Mathematica 2022:
Enterwine 90. Parker 94.
Principia Mathematica 2021: Enterwine 90. Parker 94. Principia Mathematica 2020: Enterwine 90. Principia Mathematica 2014: Enterwine 90. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Penedès |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 9-11ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 6 |
| Parker's Score | 94/94+ |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Cod, Fish and gravey, Oriental cuisine, Poultry, Rice with fish, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted fish, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods, Soft cheeses, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Dry and aromatic, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Aperitif, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |
