Terroir Historic Negre Priorat - Terroir Al Limit

Terroir Historic Negre Priorat - Terroir Al LimitThe Terroir Historic Negre Priorat from the pen of Terroir Al Limit from Catalonia shows a bright, purple-red color in the wine glass. If you give it a little air in the glass by swirling it, you can perceive an unprecedented balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Terroir Al Limit shows aromas of raspberries and sour cherries, complemented by cedar wood, minerality and blueberries. This wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with just 0.5 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so, despite its dryness, this Spaniard naturally delights with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the tongue, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly silky texture. With its vital fruit acidity, the Terroir Historic Negre Priorat is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Catalonia region finally impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of raspberry and sour cherry. Mineral notes from the slate-dominated soils are added to the finish. Vinification of the Terroir Al Limit Terroir Historic Negre Priorat The basis for the balanced Terroir Historic Negre Priorat from Spain are grapes from the Cariñena and Garnacha grape varieties. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Catalonia. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into slate soils. The ripeness of the grapes for this Cariñena and Garnacha wine is influenced to a large extent by the climate of the growing region. In Catalonia, the grapes thrive in a warm climate, which is reflected, among other things, in particularly well-ripened grapes and a rather high must weight. The grapes for this red wine from Spain are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Recommendation for Terroir Al Limit Terroir Historic Negre Priorat This red wine from Spain is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to veal and onion casserole, Thai cucumber salad or red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots.