Red Wine Bancal del Bosc 2023
Vegan red wine from Montsant. Blend of Grenache, Hairy Grenache and Carignan partially aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.
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The 2023 vintage of Bancal del Bosc, the entry-level Spanish red wine from Celler Vinyes Domènech is made only from local varieties.
The wine is made from Grenache, Hairy Grenache and Carignan, sourced from 3 vineyards with slate and clay soils situated in Capçanes, DO Montsant.
After fermenting for 20 days under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, a portion of the wine Bancal del Bosc 2023 was transferred into French oak barrels and aged for 6 months. After that, the wine was blended and bottled.
This savoury red wine from Montsant will be an excellent accompaniment for BBQ'd meat.
| Appearance | The red wine Bancal del Bosc is medium ruby with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Grenache, Hairy Grenache and Carignan brings aromas of wild red berries, some balsamic hints and some delicately oaky notes over a background of Mediterranean undergrowth and aromatic herbs. |
| Palate | This wine from Celler Vinyes Domènech is moreish, fresh and uncomplicated. Juicy ripe fruit with a pinch of balsam and liquorice. Smooth tannins and a long finish with remembrances of resin wood and dry undergrowth. |
| Our personal opinion | A great introduction to the Montsant area, Bancal del Bosc 2023 is a no-nonsense red wine. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Bancal del Bosc 2022: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2021: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2020: Blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2019: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2018: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2016: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2015: Enterwine 90. Bancal del Bosc 2013: Parker 90 and Peñín 89. Gold Medal-Grenaches du Monde Contest 2015. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 6 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena. |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Cold meats, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Paté, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, semi-curred cheese, Specialty plates, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |

