Can Axartell Terrum 2019

Drink today or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant before drinking.

The island of Mallorca has a long, cultural history and the estates that dot the land share in this. Once occupied by Moorish Muslims, the island was recaptured in 1229 by Christian conquerors who most likely became the first to use the vineyards for winemaking. Nestled in the northeast corner of the island is the Can Axartell estate. Dating back almost 800 years, today 34 hectares of vines are planted on the estate along with 40 hectares of olive trees. The estate and winemaking is managed by Hamburg-native Hans-Peter Schwarzkopf. Can Axartell vineyards are certified organic and the wines are crafted following a philosophy of patience and respect. From the vine to the bottle, each wine is handled with gentle care.

The Terrum is made of 100% Callet and highlights this indigenous Mallorcan variety. Known for growing well in stony soils with coastal breezes, the wines from Callet are often light in color and expressively aromatic. The Terrum captures this with a light, ruby red color swirling in the glass as a bouquet of tart red fruits like cherry, cranberry and raspberry immediately jump out. The fruitiness is followed by earthy notes of fresh thyme, dried herbs, and black pepper. Having spent 12 months in French oak barrels, an aromatic of smoky, sweet oak emerges as well. The palate is silky and structured with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity met with ripe fruits, licorice and toasted vanilla. The Terrum is ideally paired with traditional Mallorcan dishes such as Sobrassada or Tumbet, or with paella, pasta, red meats, and hard cheeses.