Red wine produced principally from Syrah which is grown on southeast facing terraces and slopes upon the characteristic "sauló" soil of D.O. Alella. The large variation in temperature from night to day allows for ideal ripeness of the skins.After de-stemming, the grapes are moved to stainless steel tanks to begin a long maceration. Macerations are done using a technique know as submerged skins to keep the skins in contact with the must allowing optimal extraction of color and tannins from the skin while diminishing volatile acidity in the final product. The wine is transferred to French Allier oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and is then aged for 14 months. To respect the characteristics and potential of the wine, it is bottled without filtration or stabilization.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 88 points(01/05/2011)
The 2006 Orbus is also an easy-going, forward wine with a bit more personality. Attractive spices, layered black fruits, and ripe tannins lead to a finish with no hard edges.
The estate is just 2 km from the Mediterranean, with the vineyards planted on slopes and terraces between 150 and 300 meters altitude. There are currently 6 hectares of vineyards in production at Can Genis, with a further 6.5 hectares being planted. The red varieties planted are Pinot... Noir, Syrah, Mataró and Cabernet Sauvignon, whilst the whites are Pansa Blanca, Chardonnay, Viogner and Sauvignon Blanc. The cellar is specifically designed for micro-vinifications.
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