Hetzelfde of iets hoger gewaardeerd dan vergelijkbare wijnen in dit prijssegment
Wijnhuis | Familia Torres |
|---|---|
Druivenrassen | Grenache |
Wijnstreek | Priorat |
Wijnstijl | Spaanse Priorat Rood |
Alcoholgehalte | 14.5% |
Allergenen | Bevat sulfieten |
Flesafsluiting | cork |
Wijnbeschrijving | Dark garnet red. A character-driven wine that offers a remarkable combination of strength and elegance. Exquisite aromas of ripe fruit (blackberries, black Corinth raisins) and mocha against a balsamic backdrop (walnut, resin). Deep and intense on the palate with nuances of aging in very fine-grained oak. Dignified, it reveals a full interior life. Excellent with wild game, roasts, lamb stew or suckling pig as well as semi-soft cheeses such as young Manchego, Roncal or Mahón. |
The traditional grape grown in this region is Garnacha (or Grenache). Small plantings of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are common as well.
Wines crafted from Garnacha are often described as intense, rich and powerful. In the Priorat, the wines are especially so, due in part to unique black volcanic soils and long, hot summers.
As with much of the Old World, grapes have been cult...
