Enoliti Botanici Enolith 'Magara' 2024

Producer: Enoliti BotaniciRegion: Catalonia, SpainMaterials:  Zibbibo, Juniper Berries, Hibiscus Flowers, Mint Leaves, Pimento, Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Grapefruit, CitronViticulture: SustainableCategory: Vermouth, Fortified WineSize: 500ml A first edition of this new 'enolith' aperitivo, Magarà was created to speak to the lighter, fresher side of aromatized wines: this one has intensely summery notes of ripe strawberry, rhubarb, peppermint and spearmint. The base wine is natural Zibbibo sourced from Valdibella in Monreale; main botanicals added are allspice fruit ("myrtle pepper"), peppermint, juniper berries, lemon and other citrus fruits, and karkadè flowers. As always with Enoliti Botanici, this is unfined and unfiltered, with zero SO2 added. Magarà is excellent in a light spritz mixed with good Prosecco or other high-quality white sparkling wine. Enolites – or enoliti in Italian – is the ancient word for medicinal wines, also called ‘tinture vinosi,’ spoken about as far back as Hi