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MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw is a red wine made from the grapes Syrah and Garnacha, and just like Hola MZ Cava by Måns Zelmerlöw, it is both organic and vegan.
The must from the Syrah grapes has been aged in large French and American oak barrels for 6 months, while the popular Garnacha grape has been aged in concrete tanks for 12 months. These aging techniques gives the wine a finely tuned character, some animal notes and a slight vanilla sweetness.
MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw is named after the historic district of El Raval where Måns lived during his years in Barcelona. While in Spain, Måns’ already intense passion for food and wine developed further. Over the last year, Måns has been seen cooking at home in Sweden alongside some of Sweden’s top food personalities.
Måns has also chosen to produce MZ Raval together with Barcelona Brands S.L., a renowned wine producer with a strong focus on origin, craftsmanship and sustainability. The majority of the grapes are harvested by hand.
– Food and drink is my real jam outside of music! I love Spain, and I love cooking for my family and friends. Having the opportunity to develop my palette and knowledge of wine with Hermansson & Co and Barcelona Brands S.L is a dream come true. MZ Raval is a wine that has taken no shortcuts when it comes to production, taste and sustainability. In Terra Alta, the vineyards are located at extremely high altitudes and the people who harvest the grapes by hand on the steep slopes are truly the ”heroes” of the wine world, says Måns Zelmerlöw.
The grapes in MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw are harvested in Terra Alta which is the southernmost D.O wine region in Catalonia, northern Spain.
Terra Alta – meaning high country – is located on the border of Tarragona with mountain peaks reaching 950 metres. The label on the bottle reads ”old wine”, meaning that the grapes come from vine stocks of up to 60 years of age, which adds another dimension to the wine, both in terms of aroma and taste.
The picturesque region has been captured in a number of paintings by the famous artist Pablo Picasso, who spent a few summers here. The area is also on the waiting list for the UNESCOS World Heritage List.
– It didn’t take long before our first launch with Måns was a success. It feels absolutely wonderful to continue expanding on Måns’ wine portfolio, and MZ Raval is of an extremely high standard. Spain as a wine producing country and the garnacha grape has a bright future – I can promise you that! This is a wine that we and Måns are very happy with, says Malin Lindberg, Senior Brand Manager at Hermansson & Co.
– I couldn’t be more proud of this launch. Garnacha is my favourite grape grown all over the world, but Garnacha from Spain in particular tends to have a more fiery and flavour-intensive character. This is a true artisan wine where we also have a sustainability mindset. And it’s the kind of wine that really goes with everything, but above all it’s a superb food wine. It instantly takes you to a busy street in Barcelona, says Måns.
Facts
Alcohol: 14 %
Grapes: Syrah (60 %), Garnacha (40%)
Origin: D.O Terra Alta in Catalonia, Spain
Colour: Clear, dark ruby-red colour.
Aroma: Generous fruit with a nice balance, a nuanced and spicy aroma. The bouquet is dark, ripe forest berries such as wild raspberry, cherry and blackberry. Slightly animal notes and hints of vanilla, oaky notes, some sweet liquorice, mineral and sage.
Taste: Well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with a generous fruit and spiciness. A wine with a style shaped by its origin. Flavours of forest berries such as cherry, blackberry and wild raspberry. There are also notes of black pepper, mineral and sage. The wine has a finely tuned oaky character, some animal notes and vanilla sweetness. Delightful freshness with soft persistent tannins, round full-bodied mouthfeel and long, pleasant finish.
Suitable for
Serve at around 16-18°C with meat dishes, game, lamb, beef and poultry. The wine also goes very well with Spanish sausages, pasta, cured meats and aged cheeses.
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MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw is a red wine made from the grapes Syrah and Garnacha, and just like Hola MZ Cava by Måns Zelmerlöw, it is both organic and vegan.
The must from the Syrah grapes has been aged in large French and American oak barrels for 6 months, while the popular Garnacha grape has been aged in concrete tanks for 12 months. These aging techniques gives the wine a finely tuned character, some animal notes and a slight vanilla sweetness.
MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw is named after the historic district of El Raval where Måns lived during his years in Barcelona. While in Spain, Måns’ already intense passion for food and wine developed further. Over the last year, Måns has been seen cooking at home in Sweden alongside some of Sweden’s top food personalities.
Måns has also chosen to produce MZ Raval together with Barcelona Brands S.L., a renowned wine producer with a strong focus on origin, craftsmanship and sustainability. The majority of the grapes are harvested by hand.
– Food and drink is my real jam outside of music! I love Spain, and I love cooking for my family and friends. Having the opportunity to develop my palette and knowledge of wine with Hermansson & Co and Barcelona Brands S.L is a dream come true. MZ Raval is a wine that has taken no shortcuts when it comes to production, taste and sustainability. In Terra Alta, the vineyards are located at extremely high altitudes and the people who harvest the grapes by hand on the steep slopes are truly the ”heroes” of the wine world, says Måns Zelmerlöw.
The grapes in MZ Raval by Måns Zelmerlöw are harvested in Terra Alta which is the southernmost D.O wine region in Catalonia, northern Spain.
Terra Alta – meaning high country – is located on the border of Tarragona with mountain peaks reaching 950 metres. The label on the bottle reads ”old wine”, meaning that the grapes come from vine stocks of up to 60 years of age, which adds another dimension to the wine, both in terms of aroma and taste.
The picturesque region has been captured in a number of paintings by the famous artist Pablo Picasso, who spent a few summers here. The area is also on the waiting list for the UNESCOS World Heritage List.
– It didn’t take long before our first launch with Måns was a success. It feels absolutely wonderful to continue expanding on Måns’ wine portfolio, and MZ Raval is of an extremely high standard. Spain as a wine producing country and the garnacha grape has a bright future – I can promise you that! This is a wine that we and Måns are very happy with, says Malin Lindberg, Senior Brand Manager at Hermansson & Co.
– I couldn’t be more proud of this launch. Garnacha is my favourite grape grown all over the world, but Garnacha from Spain in particular tends to have a more fiery and flavour-intensive character. This is a true artisan wine where we also have a sustainability mindset. And it’s the kind of wine that really goes with everything, but above all it’s a superb food wine. It instantly takes you to a busy street in Barcelona, says Måns.
Facts
Alcohol: 14 %
Grapes: Syrah (60 %), Garnacha (40%)
Origin: D.O Terra Alta in Catalonia, Spain
Colour: Clear, dark ruby-red colour.
Aroma: Generous fruit with a nice balance, a nuanced and spicy aroma. The bouquet is dark, ripe forest berries such as wild raspberry, cherry and blackberry. Slightly animal notes and hints of vanilla, oaky notes, some sweet liquorice, mineral and sage.
Taste: Well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with a generous fruit and spiciness. A wine with a style shaped by its origin. Flavours of forest berries such as cherry, blackberry and wild raspberry. There are also notes of black pepper, mineral and sage. The wine has a finely tuned oaky character, some animal notes and vanilla sweetness. Delightful freshness with soft persistent tannins, round full-bodied mouthfeel and long, pleasant finish.
Suitable for
Serve at around 16-18°C with meat dishes, game, lamb, beef and poultry. The wine also goes very well with Spanish sausages, pasta, cured meats and aged cheeses.
