The wine is a bright lemon colour with a slight green tinge. Terra Alta, which means 'high land' in the local language, is surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 950 metres. With little rainfall and a wide temperature range, it is said to be geographically (40km away), climatically and soil-wise close to the world-famous vineyards of Priorat and Montsant, also in Catalonia. No. 7 is the first "white wine" that the winery has successfully matured under the sea. White wines need to be matured and managed at lower temperatures than red wines, so it was very difficult to adjust the timing of submerging and withdrawing the wine. The result is a wine full of ripe fruit flavours reminiscent of tropical fruits, but with a fresh acidity and minerality that is well balanced in the bottle.
| Origin |
Terra Alta, Catalonia |
| vintage |
2020 |
| Year raised from the sea bed | 2021 |
| Ageing at seabed | 6 months |
| Number of bottles sold (limited production) | 3,500 bottles |
|
Grape variety |
100% White Grenache |
| type |
White |
| Mouthfeel |
Dry |
| Serving temperature recommended by the winery |
5℃ |
| Winery | Crusoe Treasure |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
| capacity | 750 ml |
| Vinification Method |
3 months on the lees, 6 months on the seabed. |
| Nose characteristics |
Elegant, but with a mineral note coming from the earth and stone formations. Aromas of fresh peaches, pears, fennel and tropical fruits such as melon and pineapple. |
| Taste characteristics | Ripe and full-bodied, with crisp acidity, fresh fruit and green grass providing a pleasant balance. |
| Food Recommendations | Fresh cheeses such as Mozzarella, Camembert and Brie, seafood dishes such as oysters and prawns (also marinated salmon and fish and chips), avocado and tofu salads. |
| Vivino Rating (As of September 2021) |
4.1 |