Abat Domènech 2017
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Abat Domènech 2017
Ecológico
The red wine Abat Domènech is a single vineyard wine produced from organically certified vines grown in steep slate and rocky slopes on the right bank of the Montsant river, near the village of Gratallops, in the very heart of DOQ Priorat.
Produced by Celler Cesca Vicent, this Spanish red wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, all of which were planted in the 1980s.
The grapes were picked up by hand and separately vinified. First, they were cold-macerated and femented in stainless steel tanks, with two daily rackings. Then this Crianza red wine was transferred into 300-litre French oak barrels and aged for 12 months. After that, it was blended and bottled unfiltered.
Finally, the red wine Abat Domènech 2017 was aged for several years in the bottle before its commercial release.
Decant this Priorat red wine 2 hours before drinking.
Very limited production.
| Appearance | The red wine Abat Domènech is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Complex, elegant and intense. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Carignan and Syrah is earthy and deeply mineral, with some toasted nuances which slowly evolve into black fruit, sweet spices and aromatic herbs. |
| Palate | Meaty and bold, with, again, a resounding mineral note. This wine from Celler Cesca Vicent has been nicely rounded by the years, showing a remarkable balance while keeping focus. Excellent acidity, lively tannins and long finish with some earthy and toasted remembrances. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Abat Domènech 2017 will make a fabulous pairing with game dishes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Abat Domènech 2016: Enterwine 93. Abat Domènech 2015: Enterwine 93. Abat Domènech 2014: Enterwine 94. Abat Domènech 2013: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot y Syrah. Enterwine 94. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Garnacha 30%, Cariñena 15%, Syrah 15%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
