Amfitrió de l'Empordà 2023
Crianza red wine from l’Empordà. Blend of Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Samsó and Syrah aged for 10-14 months in oak barrels, vats and concrete diposits.
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Amfitrió de l'Empordà 2023
The red wine Amfitrió de l’Empordà is produced by Bodega Castillo de Perelada from a blend of local and international varieties.
Specifically, this Spanish red wine is made from Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Samsó and Syrah, sourced from estate vineyards.
After a meticulous harvest, this red wine from l’Empordà was fermented under controlleed temperature in stainless steel tanks. After that, the red wine Amfitrió de l’Empordà 2023 was aged for 10-14 months in French oak barrels, vats and concrete diposits.
Pair this Crianza red wine with hearty meat recipes and casseroles.
| Appearance | The red wine Amfitrió de l’Empordà is deep ruby with some purplish glints. |
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| Nose | There is a balsamic and fresh herbiness to the ripe cherry fruit, with a hint of green bell pepper and a floral note. This blend of Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Samsó and Syrah is balanced and mildly spicy. |
| Palate | Fresh and savoury, this red wine from Castillo de Perelada winery has some polished tannins, a good acidity and a note of herbs de Provence. Well-rounded palate, with a long finish and remembrances of forest berries and star anise. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Amfitrió de l’Empordà 2023 is a flavourful, elegant Mediterranean red. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Empordà |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 10-14 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Samsó, Syrah. |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
