Quibia - Anima Negra

In the glass, the Quibia - Anima Negra displays a bright straw yellow with delicate, silvery shimmering reflections. The color appears clear, brilliant, and inviting. As soon as it is swirled, an intense aroma rises into the nose, immediately transporting you to Mediterranean landscapes.

The aromatic profile is defined by exotic fruit: ripe pineapple, juicy banana, and sun-ripened mango unfold with power. Fine vegetal notes join in, reminiscent of the island’s fresh herbs, along with a hint of salty sea breeze. This maritime impression lends depth and personality to the bouquet.

On the palate, the wine is dry, lively, and precise. The fruit from the nose returns, but appears more elegantly structured: yellow tropical fruit, delicate citrus nuances, and finely spiced herbal tones. A taut yet harmonious line of acidity carries the wine, while the texture glides creamy across the tongue thanks to aging on the lees.

The structure is refined yet present: medium-bodied, elegant, almost weightless in character, with a pronounced focus on freshness and minerality. Tannins play no role in the white cuvée made from Giró Ros and Prensal Blanc; instead, the wine impresses with a long, salty-fruited finish.

• Wine color: radiant straw yellow with silver reflections
• Aromas: pineapple, banana, mango, Mediterranean herbs, salty nuances
• Palate: dry, fruit-driven, marked by minerality
• Style: Old World, modern, distinctly island-style white wine
• Grape varieties: Giró Ros, Prensal Blanc
• Origin: Mallorca, Spain

The wine’s origin on the Balearic island shapes its character and style. Giró Ros and Prensal Blanc come from selected parcels whose proximity to the sea and sparse, calcareous soils create a distinctive, tension-filled profile.

1. Aroma: exotic fruit, Mediterranean herbs, salty sea breeze
2. Palate: juicy, clear, with a lively acidity structure
3. Texture: creamy from aging on the lees, yet light-footed
4. Finish: long, fruity, with a mineral aftertaste

As an interpretation of a Mallorcan island white wine, the Quibia - Anima Negra unmistakably bears the signature of its terroir, combining authenticity with modern elegance.

Production of Quibia – Anima Negra

The grapes for Quibia - Anima Negra come from selected sites in Mallorca. The Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild winters, provides intense sunshine and slow ripening. The proximity to the sea brings continual fresh winds that cool the vineyards and promote the aromatic development of the berries.

The soils of Mallorca are predominantly calcareous, stony, and relatively low in nutrients. These sparse conditions encourage the vines to develop deep roots and lend the grapes remarkable concentration. The mineral character of the soils is later reflected in the glass.

Harvesting is carried out exclusively by hand. The harvesting team rigorously sorts the grapes in the vineyard and selects only perfectly ripe, aromatic berries. A further selection takes place at the winery, ensuring that only intact, high-quality grapes enter the fermentation process.

After gentle pressing, the must ferments under temperature control in stainless steel tanks. This form of aging preserves the freshness of the fruit aromas and allows for a clear, unadulterated expression of the Giró Ros and Prensal Blanc grape varieties. The young wine then remains sur lie, meaning on its fine lees. This several-month period of lees aging gives the wine additional complexity, density, and a creamy texture.

Overall, the wine rests for around three months in stainless steel tanks before being prepared for bottling. The decision not to use oak preserves the radiant fruit and precise structure. The artistic, modern bottle design in a Burgundy-style bottle underscores the producer’s ambitions and makes the wine stand out visually on the shelf.

The style of the Anima Negra estate is founded on indigenous grape varieties and a clear commitment to its origins. Tradition and modern cellar technology work together to create a white wine with an unmistakable island character: powerful in its aromas, clear in its structure, and elegant in its presentation.

Serving Recommendations for Quibia – Anima Negra

Quibia – Anima Negra is an appealingly versatile accompaniment to food and an aromatic soloist on the terrace. The exotic fruit, fresh acidity, and salty nuance open up numerous pairing possibilities in the kitchen.

The wine is particularly harmonious with fish and seafood dishes. Grilled gilthead bream, pan-fried sea bass, or prawns with garlic and herbs engage in an exciting dialogue with the wine’s fruit and Mediterranean spice. It also forms a cohesive pairing with marinated octopus salads or mussels.

• Fish: gilthead bream, sea bass, sole, cod
• Seafood: prawns, octopus, mussels, calamari
• Light starters: fish carpaccio, ceviche, vegetable antipasti
• Mediterranean cuisine: vegetable pans, seafood risotto, pasta with citrus or herb sauces
• Cheese: mild, young goat’s and sheep’s cheeses

As an aperitif at summer celebrations or during a relaxed evening on the balcony, the wine reveals its lively character particularly impressively. In convivial company, it accompanies tapas, olives, aioli, and delicate small bites with lightness and elegance.

The ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 10 °C. At this temperature, the wine displays its full aromatic finesse without losing freshness. Served too cold, the fruit seems closed; served too warm, the structure loses tension. A high-quality white wine glass optimally supports the development of the exotic aromas and delicate herbal spice.

As a young wine, Quibia – Anima Negra already shows plenty of charm, but aging for up to four years from the vintage enhances the harmony between fruit, lees notes, and mineral core. Over time, additional nuances develop, while the texture appears even more supple.

In a home wine cellar, a cool, dark place with as constant a temperature as possible is recommended. Ideally, the bottles should be stored lying down so that the screw cap remains perfectly sealed over time. This preserves the character of this Mallorcan white wine in full until it is opened.

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