Anima Negra AN/2 2019

Cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant before serving.

Located on the sunny Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Anima Negra is regarded as one of Europe’s top natural wine producers thanks to the vision and passion of founders Pere Ignasi Obrador and Miquelàngel Cerdà. The project was initially founded in 1994 when the self-taught winemakers decided to experiment with a couple of barrels of Callet grapes, using unused milk tanks on Pere’s family farm for the fermentation process. The result was a huge success, and today the duo work with partner growers across central Mallorca to source their fruit.

Crafted from old vine Callet, Mantonegre, Fogoneu, and a dash of Syrah, AN/2 is their second bottling and widely regarded as a benchmark Mallorcan wine. The fruit is fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks with a short maceration to emphasise the freshness and natural character of the varieties. It is aged in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels for just over a year before bottling.

As soon as you pour out a glass of this stunning red, you’ll notice the deep ruby red hue and enticing aromas of wild berries, cherries and plums along with hints of woodsmoke, spice and violets. The palate offers a medium body with plenty of freshness to balance the ripe fruit flavours. Ideal for enjoying alongside earthy game dishes like rabbit, wild boar, or venison, as well as roast duck and pork chops.