Finca Tobella Selección Especial Priorat 2016

Style:

Our philosophy and goal is to craft a wine that is both age-worthy and fresh. To this end we take great pains to not harvest grapes at an overripe stage, to control fermentations somewhat, and to limit barrel-age time to about one year (with the majority of wood Allier or tight grained to limit extraction).

Additionally we like to use a high percentage of Carignane in the final blend which, due to it’s natural high acidity, lends both crispness and freshness to the wine as well as long life.

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: 44% Carignane,  37% Red Grenache, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon.