MERITXELL PALLEJÀ Priorat La Costa del Riu 2017
$90.00
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Kpo says: A Biodynamic wine that has stunning power but still good balance made by a boutique winery and an up-and-coming winemaker! |
100% Garnacha (Grenache) grapes. La Costa del Riu 2017 is a single varietal Garnacha wine from the small boutique producer Meritxell Palleja, made from grapes harvested in the vineyard La Costa del Riu which is only 0.5 hectares in size. The grapes are de-stemmed, then macerated with two punching downs a day. Vinified in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast then aged 14 months in new French oak barrels with an additional 12 months of bottle aging. Biodynamic. Guía Peñín 91 pts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Priorat DOCa |
| Grape Varietal | Single Varietal International |
In stock
Alcohol: 15%
Vintage: 2017
Ageability: 10+ years
Decanting: Recommended
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Producer
Meritxell Pallejà: Meritxell Pallejà produces her wines following a biodynamic approach and this is not surprising given the major role the moon plays for this feisty woman. It is hard to find good wines at reasonable prices in Priorat, but her wines are complex and full of flavor while remaining faithful to the terroir, as it has great mineral notes. This is just the beginning.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe fruit, wild herbs, earthy notes, spicy, smoky, meaty notes.
Palate
Flavourful, fruity, balanced, good finish, toasty, powerful tannins.
Food
Red Meat dishes, dishes with heavy sauces, mature cheeses.
| Fruitiness: |  |
Ripe fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
Heavy on oak |
| Intensity: | |
Powerful, intense and concentrated |
| Acidity: | |
Fresh and balanced |
| Tannins: | |
Powerful tannins |
