'BK' Red Atavus 2020
ArtisanalThe "BK" Red Atavus is a light red, ideal to drink during meals. For its creative line, the Atavus winery chose the name BK, "Buen Karma", to indicate the productive philosophy with which it operates in the Catalan region of Montsant: to give to the earth and take only the necessary to receive back the riches it can offer. Thus, the fruits are used to generate a product rich in fruity aromas like raspberries, strawberries and notes reminiscent of the Mediterranean, like marjoram and eucalyptus, which give a tasty and balsamic profile. Ideal to accompany a tasty pasta dish on a holiday day
In the renowned Spanish area of Montsant, in the province of Tarragona, originates the ‘BK!’ Tinto di Atavus, a craft expression with balsamic charm. This young winery was founded in 2017 with the aim of being the first fully sustainable estate in the area. It is no coincidence that the acronym “BK”, chosen for the name of this label, means “Buen Karma”, indicating the winery's vision that if you respect and love the land, you will be rewarded with quality fruits. The Montsant area is a true sight to behold, with vineyards extending at the foot of the homonymous mountain range. Together with Priorat, a famous area with which it borders, the Montsant territory is the oldest winegrowing area in Catalonia.
The ‘BK!’ Atavus Red is produced from a blend of Carignan and Garnacha Tinta, whose grapes come from 30-year-old vines planted in clay soils rich in slate. Once hand-harvested, the bunches are taken to the winery where the naturally occurring yeasts on the grapes and in the winemaking environment carry out alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, containers where the mass rests for a few months also for the subsequent maturation period.
In the glass, Atavus Tinto ‘BK!’ expresses a light ruby red color. The olfactory panorama highlights notes of red fruits such as raspberry and strawberry, followed by hints of aromatic herbs like rosemary and marjoram and slight balsamic perceptions of eucalyptus. Intense and fruity taste, capable of providing a lot of freshness right from its entry in the mouth. The flavorful tannic structure anticipates a delicately balsamic finish. A label that pairs well with various meat dishes.