Sibila 2012

"Gorgollasa (also known as Gargollasa) is an obscure red grape even within Mallorca where it is believed to have originated; less than ten hectares exist on the entire island. It is a grape that is low in color and high in aromatic compounds. The 2012 Sibila is one of the first varietal wines produced with Gorgollasa. 40% full clusters were used to ferment the wine in troncoconic oak vats with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic was carried out in oak barrels where the wine matured for one year, with 80% of the barrels being new. Quite light-colored, the nose is not overtly expressive, showing herbal tones, shy red fruits and plenty of spices and smoky notes from the barrel. I don't know the grape, so I'm not sure whether the herbal aromas are a characteristic of the variety or the result of young vines, stress or a lack of ripeness. The palate is medium-bodied with abundant tannins and a majority of flavors appearing to be oak-related. I'm sure as the vines mature and the oak gets more seasoned the wine should be more expressive. Still, a very nice wine. 1,488 bottles were filled."