Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat - Terroir Al Limit

Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat - Terroir Al LimitIn the glass, the Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat from Terroir Al Limit displays a dense purple-red color. At the edges, this Spanish red also shows a transition to garnet red. Swirling the wine glass reveals a high viscosity, evidenced by church windows on the rim of the glass. The first nose of the Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat shows nuances of sour cherries and raspberries. Joining the fruity elements of the bouquet are notes of barrel aging like mint/lemon balm, cedar wood, and mineral characteristics. This red from Terroir Al Limit is exactly right for all wine enthusiasts who prefer it dry. However, it never comes across as meager or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly silky texture. Its pronounced fruit acidity reveals the Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat on the palate as extraordinarily fresh and lively. In the finish, this well-ageable red wine from the Catalonia region eventually delights with considerable length. Again, hints of sour cherry and raspberry make an appearance. In the aftertaste, additional mineral notes from the slate-dominated soils are present. Vinification of the Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat from Terroir Al Limit This powerful red wine from Spain is made from the grape varieties Cariñena and Garnacha. In Catalonia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on slate soils. A significant influence on the development of the harvested grapes comes from the fact that the Cariñena and Garnacha grapes thrive under the influence of a warm climate. This is evident in particularly well-ripened grapes and a relatively high alcohol content in the wine. Once the perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat are harvested exclusively by hand, without the aid of strenuous and hardly selective mechanical harvesters. After the harvest, the grapes quickly arrive at the pressing house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wood containers at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, maturation on the fine lees occurs for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food Pairing for Terroir Al Limit Terra De Cuques Negre Priorat This red wine from Spain should ideally be enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots, veal and onion casserole, or lemon-chili chicken with bulgur.