Description
With a lot of effort, passion and an extraordinary vision of its inhabitants, Priorat once again became a prosperous place, recovering the winemaking tradition and respecting its authenticity.
Data sheet:
Winery: Costerduo
DO Ca. Priorat
Variety: 56% Cariñena and 44% Garnacha
Grade: 14,5% vol.
Tasting note:
Elegantly fresh and fruity, yet rich, powerful and authentic Priory.Vivid interplay of deep red and violet colors in the glass.Ripe cherries, berry jam, hints of herbs and pepperFull-bodied, fine acidity, juicy tannins, Firm but silky and round. Persistent finish with pleasant sensations full of complexity.
Operating temperature: 12-14º C
Geology and Soil
56% Cariñena and 44% of the Garnacha variety. From vineyards between 15 and 35 years old. Fine red wine from Priorat. Llicorella stone floors, characteristic of the Priorat area. Viticulture of height and in slope.
Pairing: En Made in Spain Gourmet We recommend it for roast lamb, Iberian acorn-fed ham, Wild boar, Red meat with sauce, Duck, Roasts, Beef, Deer. Ideal with semi-cured cheese tapas and sausages. Roasted peppers.
Crafting
Harvest: Harvest from the beginning of September to the beginning of October.
Hand-picked grapes in 12 kg boxes the first week of October at their optimum ripening point. Careful selection, destemmed, with delicate crushing. Alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel tanks, periodic immersion with a lid and moderate maceration. Gentle pressing with separation of the flower wine. Malolactic fermentation. Fine aging in new French oak and used barrels. Bottle aging between half a year and a year.
Fermentation: 12 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
The region has the coveted DOCa...
Currently, the region has the coveted "Qualified Denomination of Origin" designation that in Spain is only shared with Rioja.
The Priorat Qualified Designation of Origin is a small mountainous region located in the province of Tarragona. The Sierra de Montsant massif delimits it to the north, to the west is the Sierra de La Figuera, to the east is the Sierra de Molló and, to the south, the territory opens up following the course of the Siurana river downstream towards the Ebro The Siurana river and its tributaries are the main geographical artery of the area, and cause a series of valleys and small plains thanks also to the geological sinuosity of the mountains and mountain slopes. In accordance with the legislation of Catalonia regarding the regional administrative division, the territory of the DOCa Priorat falls within a more extensive administrative delimitation known as the "Comarca del Priorat", which also has a part of territory that is not part of the wine-growing Priorat .
The Priorat Qualified Designation of Origin has an area of 17.629 hectares, of which 2.163,97 are planted with vines and cultivated by 513 winegrowers. Administratively, 9 municipalities are part of the DOCa Priorat: Bellmunt del Priorat, Gratallops, El Lloar, El Molar, La Morera de Montsant (which includes the town of Scala Dei), Poboleda, Porrera, Torroja del Priorat, La Vilella Alta and La Vilella Baixa. In addition, within the limits of the DOQ Priorat there is also the northern part of the municipality of Falset (the Masos de Falset area) and the eastern part of the municipality of El Molar (Les Solanes del Molar). La Morera de Montsant, Scala Dei, Gratallops, Torroja del Priorat, Porrera and Poboleda formerly made up the Priorat de la Cartuja de Scala Dei. The rest were included in the delimitation of the appellation of origin that was carried out in 1932 and that makes up the current territory of the DOCa Priorat. As a consequence of the expansion of the cultivation of the vine and the quality of its wines, promoted, encouraged and dominated by the Carthusian monks, the area acquired worldwide renown that makes it today one of the most important wine-growing areas in the world.
Wool -
As stated in the description, it is an elegant wine. One of my favorites from Priorat. Totally recommended.
Israel Romero -
Priorat gives jewels like this one that should be in your wine cellar.