The Wines of Can Axartell

A blend of Muscat blanc à petit grains, Prensal blanc and Callet in shades of medium straw yellow.

This white wine opens with a fragrant aromatic spectrum of ripe pears, honeydew melon, lychee, a touch of lemon curd and provocative nutmeg and rose petals.

Given a swirl, a creamy, velvety texture emerges on the palate of this dry blend creating a charming balance of silkiness and refreshing acidity. The wine embraces its complex Mediterranean character, with rich, exotic fruit, Nashi pear and melon mingling with nutmeg, lemon and orange zest. ‘Blanco’ culminates compellingly with a mouthwatering, delicately bitter bite on the finish.

Name: Blanco
Vintage: 2018
Grapes: Muscat, Premsal Blanc, Callet
Alcoholic fermentation: Stainless tank
Alcohol: 12,5 % vol.
Total acid: 4,6 g/l

The 2018 ‘Rosado’ is a blend of Pinot Noir and Callet in pale shades of pink with pearly hues.

The wine is as elegant in the nose as it is in the glass, beginning its performance draped in delicate aromas of cherry and orange blossoms, vineyard peach, fresh pressed blood orange juice and ripe red currants. Nuances of chalk and tropical fruit provide a sophisticated styling. Crisp, linear and juicy on the palate with a warm kiss of Mediterranean sun. The pleasant tartness of red fruit and citrus aromas establish a taut momentum, enhanced with smoky aromas of limestone and herbal spice.

A delicate salinity and lively mineral finish redolent of a soft sea breeze seem to blow across the vineyards from Pollença, across the bay.

Name: Rosado
Vintage: 2018
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Callet
Alcoholic fermentation: Stainless tank
Alcohol: 12 % vol.
Total acid: 5,4 g/l

“Tinto Uno” graces the glass in opaque shades of ruby red with purplish hues.

Marked floral notes of rosebud and violet open into aromas of juicy black cherry, prunes and hints of brioche.
A filigreed acidity is woven throughout the elegant and creamy body of the ‘Tinto Uno,’ brightening the clear and powerful palate and enhancing the wild berry aromas and sophisticated spice. While the power and depth of this balanced beauty is bound within a framework of natural silky tannins, here 100% stainless steel maturation enticingly showcases the fresh and fruity character.

Name: Tinto Uno
Vintage: 2014
Grapes: Callet, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir
Alcoholic fermentation: Edelstahltank
Alcohol: 14,5 % vol.
Total acid: 6,38 g/l

Straw yellow colour with golden notes, due to the aging for 9 months in foudre. In nose it reflects a high aromatic intensity, result of the terpenic richness of the Malvasía variety. Its ageing in a French oak foudre and the work of the fine lees to keep in suspension, complement the varietal notes with nuances of vanilla, cream and nuts. It results in a highly complex aroma, where floral notes are mixed with hints of stone fruit and tropical tones, accompanied at the end by spicy notes of French oak.

It stands out for its great length in the mouth, result of the good intrinsic acidity that the Malvasía possesses naturally. It has a wide and silky entrance, as a result of the prolonged ageing on lees. In addition, the French oak gives it a certain structure that generates complexity and intensity. In general, it is a very enveloping wine, with a predominantly fresh character, but without losing the pleasant sensations of the Mediterranean essence.

Name: Corum
Vintage: 2018
Grapes: Malvasía
Alcoholic fermentation: 9 months Stainless tank
Alcohol: 12,5 % vol.
Total acid: 5,4 g/l

Deep ruby red with purplish hues.

Made from Callet, an indigenous variety, ‘Terrum’ opens with aromatic accents of sour cherry and both red and dark berries. These are overlaid with alluring floral accents and fragrant herbs of thyme, bayberry and juniper. Time in the glass reveals notes of cinnamon and chocolate, dried earth and Mediterranean scrub.

The wine’s tremendous freshness on the palate is juxtaposed with rich, ripe fruits. An almost Pinot-like transparency further highlights the Callet’s incredible power and clarity, with lively acidity and a striking yet ripe tannic backbone. A well-integrated barrel influence provides stability without dominating the discussion. ‘Terrum’ skillfully captures the full range of possibility within the Callet: silky, elegant, lively and aromatic.

Name: Terrum 2016
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: Callet
Ageing: 12 month in French oak barrels
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total acid: 5,3 g/l

‘Ventum’ presents in shades of inky purple with violet hues.

Syrah dominates the initial aromatic range, with juicy black forest fruits, cassis and meaty tones. Given time in the glass, Merlot and Callet slowly reveal their charms with notes of damson plum and blackberry, as well as leather, forest floor, Mediterranean scrub and black tea. Yet a cool minerality persists throughout, with bright accents of pepper and Bergamot.

On the palate, ripe black fruit seemingly envelops a sweet core; with each passing minute, stunning components of herbs and spice, reminiscent of wild maquis, juniper and licorice, join the soirée. Barrel aging lends a delicate smokiness to the elegant flavors. What ultimately defines this dark and powerful beauty, however, is its deep minerality with a cool momentum. While the nose hints at this direction, the true reveal only arrives on the palate. It infuses and enhances the fruit, lending juiciness, balancing the elegant tannins and countering the ripeness of the wine.

Name: Ventum 2016
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: Merlot, Syrah, Callet
Ageing: 12 month in French Oak barrel
Alcohol: 15,0 % vol.
Total acid: 7,0 g/l

“The Artist,” a blend, is marked with the characteristic colors of Syrah: inky purple shades laced with violet hues.

Yet that Syrah cedes dominance in the nose to Merlot and the indigenous varieties of Callet and Manto negro. From the glass waft complex aromas of blackberry and blueberry, damson plum and black cherry as well as cinnamon, smoke, toast, cocoa and delicate vanilla. The barrel influence is striking yet nonetheless balanced; it supports rather than dictates. The wine is reminiscent of Majorca’s Serra de Tramuntana with its gnarled olive trees, oak forest, dry underbrush and bare stones.

The true caliber of the wine however reveals itself in the power and complexity on the palate. Here too, the Mediterranean influence reinforces a primarily herbal character balanced with ripe juicy black fruits and a skillful barrel influence. The meaty density is softened with an elegant and delicate acidity and long, lasting finish.

Name: The Artist 2016
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: Syrah, Merlot, Callet, Manto Negro
Ageing: 12 month in French oak barrel
Alcohol: 14,5 % vol.
Total acid: 6,24 g/l