2022 Clos Mogador Nelin Blanco

The Clos Mogador Nelin Blanco 2022 is an exceptional white wine from the prestigious Priorat region in Spain. This wine is produced by the renowned Clos Mogador winery, led by visionary winemaker René Barbier. The Nelin is the result of a carefully composed blend of mainly Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo grapes, originating from a single vineyard of 5.8 hectares, located at an altitude of between 350 and 500 meters.

At Nelin, they work with the skins, inspired by the old «brisats» method (fermentation with skins) and use indigenous yeasts for longer fermentations. Fermentation can last up to 6 months and then has a minimum of 15 months of aging. They first mature the wine in wood, followed by cement vats, clay pots and even some stainless steel at the end of the process.

Flavour profile of the Clos Mogador Nelin Blanco

In the glass, the Nelin Blanco 2022 presents itself with a light straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense and complex, with seductive aromas of fruits such as peach, apricot, lychee and pink grapefruit. These fruity notes are complemented by mineral accents and subtle hints of flowers and honey, which contribute to the refinement of the wine.

On tasting, the wine reveals a harmonious combination of volume, fullness and finesse. A lively acidity refreshes the structure, while the wine unfolds into an intense and delicate palate. The persistent finish is unusual and prolongs the taste experience in a delicate way.

The Clos Mogador Nelin Blanco is a blend of different grape varieties, with the main varieties being Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. These grapes come from the Priorat region, known for its rugged terroir and mineral wealth, which contributes to the complexity of the wine.

Garnacha Blanca

Garnacha Blanca is a white variety of the well-known Garnacha grape. This grape is known for its full body, low acidity and aromatic intensity. Wines made from Garnacha Blanca often have notes of ripe stone fruit, citrus, almonds and floral hints. In the Nelin, this grape provides structure and depth.

Macabeo (Viura)

Macabeo is a versatile grape that is widely used in both still wines and Cava. It brings freshness and elegance to the blend, with aromas of green apple, citrus, white flowers and sometimes a subtle spiciness. Macabeo contributes to the balance and refreshing acidity of the wine.

In addition to these two main varieties, Nelin Blanco also contains small amounts of other grapes, such as Pedro Ximénez, Roussanne, and Marsanne. These grapes add extra aromatic complexity, with hints of honey, spice, and nuts. The combination of these grapes and the unique slate soils of Priorat make for a wine with an excellent balance of freshness, minerality, and a full, layered structure.

René Barbier Meyer, Clos Mogador Winery Winemaker

Nelin is how our family interprets a Priorat white wine. In Nelin we play with skins, inspired by the old «brisats»*, working with indigenous yeast, fermentations longer than 6 months, aging period of more than 15 months and using all kinds of materials, starting the first phase with woods, then followed by cement vats, clay pots and even some stainless steel in the end. Lately we are very excited reintroducing unique autochthonous varieties such as the “trepat blanc” or the “cartoixà”. 2020 is a year of contrasts. A year with a very abundant rainfall at the beginning of the cycle, a gift for our country. It was also a year of learning with the appearance of fewer common diseases in our countries. We lost some blossom, but we worked hard until well into June. At the end of that month, there was a radical change in the weather, a dry and hot summer, but unlike other years, the plants did not suffer any stress and we were able to arrive at harvest time with grapes that easily reached good maturity. With all this we have achieved a pleasant, balanced wine. I hope you enjoy it. (* Fermentations with skins)