Located on gently rolling hills in the northeast of Spain, not far from the coast, this family-owned winery consists of only 7 hectares of old vines and focuses on estate-grown wines that are worthy of carrying the Priorat name. There is pride and commitment to making the best wines possible here.
The winery is located above old manganese mines, abandoned since the civil war, that they have brought back to life and used to store all their barrels for optimum aging conditions. You get a sense that tradition has been living here for a very long time.
This is a blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Cabernet with enticing aromas of plums, black currant, blackberries, and olives.
The first thing you notice is the depth and complexity with great balance and a smooth silky mouthfeel- tannins are evident but kept in check.
The palate rolls out layers of plums, rich fruit cake, raisins, blackberries, and chocolate stand in complete harmony with secondary notes of dark cherries, olives, balsamic, black pepper, and fresh herbs. The rich mouthfeel and long finish only add to its overall appeal.
It is still young, only 5 years old so I would recommend a few hours in a decanter.
Cellar time should extend up to 2035 to get the best from this wine. It is very reasonable in price so I would buy a case and drink a bottle a year until you run out. That will also give you excellent insight into the age-ability of this wine for future vintages. This is a wine to keep an eye on.
Food pairings should include Beef, Lamb, Game, and Chicken. Upon saying that, eat what is grown and served locally. I can see sitting down to several Tapas dishes with a bottle or two of this and a few friends.
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