Finca Tobella Salt del Llop Priorat 2021 (fd Selecció)

Style:

Our philosophy and goal is to cra a wine that is both age-worthy and resh. To this end we take great pains to not harvest grapes at an overripe stage, to control ermentations somewhat, and to limit barrel-age time to about one year (with the majority o wood Allier or tight grained to limit extraction). We like to use Carignane in the inal blend which, due to its natural high acidity, lends both crispness and reshness to the wine as well as long lie.

Tasting notes: Opaque purple-colored. Aromas of ripe red fruits (blackberry and blueberry), slate and spicy notes with a balsamic background from barrel aging. In the mouth, the wine is rich with good structure and notes of vanilla, spices and fruit. The finish is long and very crisp thanks to the natural minerality.
Food pairing: Excellent with roasted meats. Ideal to match with pasta and rice dishes.

Total wood contact time for this wine was about 14 months and 12 months in bottles.

Grapes: 60% Red Grenache, 30% Carignane, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Oak: Malolactic ermentation and aging is done in 300L, new French oak (both Allier and Nevers). Total wood contact time or this wine was about 14 months. The Red Grenache is only aged in used wood (usually 3-4 year old barrels) to preserve its delicate aromas. Bottling Aging: The wine is allowed to age and evolve in the bottle a minimum o 6-8 months beore being released.

Conservation: Properly cellared, this wine will continue to improve over the next 6-8 years