Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat - Terroir Al Limit

Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat - Terroir Al LimitThe Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat, aged in barrel from the wine-growing region of Catalonia, appears in the glass in bright pale yellow. When swirled in the glass to add some air, this white wine reveals an unparalleled balance, as it does not show on the glass walls as watery or syrupy, nor likör-like. In the glass, this white wine from Terroir Al Limit presents aromas of raspberries and sour cherries, complemented by blueberries, minerals, and cedar wood. On the palate, the Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat from Terroir Al Limit opens up wonderfully aromatic, fruit-forward, and balanced. There is dry, and then there's really dry. This white wine belongs to the latter category, having been bottled with just 0.9 g of residual sugar. This silky white wine presents itself on the palate as balanced and multifaceted. Its lively fruit acidity gives the Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat an exceptionally fresh and vibrant character on the palate. The finish of this well-aged white wine from the region of Catalonia, more specifically from Priorat DOQ, ultimately impresses with a remarkable aftertaste. The finish is further accompanied by mineral notes from the slate-dominated soils. Vinification of the Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat from Terroir Al Limit The balanced Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat from Spain is a cuvée vinified from the grape varieties Grenache Blanc and Pedro Ximénez. In Catalonia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow in slate soils. The development of the harvest for this wine from Grenache Blanc and Pedro Ximénez is significantly influenced by the climate of the growing region. In Catalonia, the grapes thrive in a warm climate, which is reflected in particularly well-ripened grapes and relatively high must weight, among other things. Once optimal physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat are harvested exclusively by hand, without the use of coarse and non-selective harvesting machines. After the handpicking, the grapes are quickly transported to the press house. Here, they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation follows in large wood at controlled temperatures. After this process is complete, the elegant Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat is aged in oak barrels for several months. Food Recommendation for the Terra De Cuques Blanc Priorat from Terroir Al Limit This Spanish white wine pairs perfectly with veal onion casserole, Thai cucumber salad, or lemon chili chicken with bulgur.