1270 A Vuit Red Priorat DOQ Organic 2016
Country
Spain
Region
Catalunya
Producer
Hidalgo Albert
Grape(s)
Garnacha (40%)
Carignan (20%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Syrah (15%)
Merlot (10%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
15%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Autonomous region of eastern Mediterranean Spain, responsible for most Cava and the prestige table wines of Penedes and Priorat.
The small region of Priorat has just 1700 hectares under vine, producing some of the most sought after wines from Spain. The vines benefit from a hot continental climate and are planted on an exceptional rich schist terroir, which contribute to the much acclaimed `mineral rich character` of the wines.
Producer
The Hidalgo Albert family has been working in the world of wine for over 25 years. Their approach has always been to focus on creating quality wines from the south zone of Catalonia.
“Celler Hidalgo Albert” is a project which was born in 2003 with the target of producing organic high quality wines with traditional working methods. They are situated in Poboleda in the north of the historical Priorat DOQ.
Tasting Notes
Made from a blend of Garnacha Negra, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carignan and all picked by hand. This full bodied Priorat is fermented in barriques and spends a further 12 months ageing in them. The result is a complex aroma of ripe fruits with anise and smokeyness from the well integrated oak. The palate is very intense, but the wine has spent an extra 18 months in bottle which smooths the tannins leading to a lovely long, fresh and balanced finish.
Food
Ideal with barbequed spiced lamb, roasted game or local sausage and pepper stews which can stand up to the wines tannins.
