Lot presentation

Vino de la Tierra de Mallorca Grimalt Caballero 4 Kilos Vinícola 2019

The wine

The 4 Kilos Vinicola estate, in the VT Mallorca appellation, was launched in 2006 by Francesc Grimalt and Sergio Caballero, who raised 4 million pesetas (hence the name of their estate “4 kilos”) to get their project off the ground.
Grimalt Caballero, the winery’s signature red, is made mainly from two native grape varieties, Callet and Fogoneu, grown in ancient vineyards on clay and limestone soils rich in ferric oxide. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks and maceration, the wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, reflecting the winery’s commitment to achieving an authentic expression of the Mallorcan terroir.
So what can you expect at tasting? On the nose, this wine offers delicate aromas of black fruit and hazelnut, while the palate is long with flavours of blackcurrant and hints of brioche, making it lovely on its own or with food. Enjoy!

About the Producer 4 Kilos Vinícola

Located in the south-east of the island of Majorca, 4 Kilos Vinicola domaine is a winery established in 2006 by Sergio Caballero and Francesco Grimalt. The two men started off their business in ad hoc way with a milk tank and some old barrels. Fired by their environmental convictions, they wanted to prove that it was perfectly possible to produce quality grapes without major investment in resources. The gamble paid off. They cultivate their 7 hectares of vines in an idiosyncratic manner and therefore choose to spurn the criteria for the D.O Mallorca appellation in favour of Vino de la Tierra or VT, which corresponds to a PGI, protected geographical indication. Each cuvée reflects its vintage. Their approach conforms to a “vine stock-soil-climate-producer” circle. The domaine boasts a clay and silty sand terroir, rich in ferrous oxide. The winemakers are keen to vinify indigenous grape varieties such as Manto Negro, Fogoneu and Callet. They also cultivate more traditional and international varieties including Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

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