Cruor Priorat DOQ - Casa Gran del Siurana

Cruor Priorat DOQ - Casa Gran del SiuranaThe barrel-aged Cruor PrioratQ from the wine-growing region of Catalonia presents a dense purple red in the glass. At the edges, this Spanish red also shows a transition to garnet red. When swirling the wine glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in strong church windows at the edge of the glass. The bouquet of this red wine from Catalonia charms with notes of plum, black cherry, mulberry and blackberry. If we trace the aromatics further, sun-warmed rocks, forest floor and garrigue are added. The Casa Gran del Siurana Cruor PrioratQ presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine drinker. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, but round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully fleshy and dense. Due to its lively fruit acidity, the Cruor PrioratQ presents itself exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this red wine from the wine-growing region of Catalonia finally thrills with considerable reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes of the soils dominated by slate. Vinification of the Casa Gran del Siurana Cruor PrioratQ The basis for the powerful Cruor PrioratQ from Catalonia are grapes from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariñena, Garnacha, Merlot and Shiraz. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in Catalonia. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of shale. Cruor PrioratQ is an Old World wine through and through, as this Spaniard exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately enter the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a maturation of 14 months in oak barriques. Food recommendation for the Cruor PrioratQ from Casa Gran del Siurana Enjoy this red wine from Spain ideally tempered at 15 - 18 ° C as a companion to roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce, braised chicken in red wine or stuffed peppers.