White Wine Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2021
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The 2021 vintage of Bàrbara Fores Blanc is a varietal White Grenache, the staple grape variety of DO Terra Alta, Catalonia's southernmost wine region.
It is produced from non-irrigated vineyards located near Gandesa, the capital city of the region.
Harvested by hand, this white wine from Terra Alta of Celler Bàrbara Forés was vinified in a traditional manner.
Before fermentation, it was cold-soaked for 24 hours. After that, alcoholic fermentation of Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2021 took place in stainless steel tanks for over a period of 15 days.
In order to preserve its varietal character, this young white wine was not aged in oak.
Appearance | The white wine Bàrbara Forés Blanc is medium straw with some steely tinges. |
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Nose | Intense notes of lemon, pomelo, pineapple and banana. In the background, this varietal White Grenache suggests remembrances of aromatic herbs, white flowers, aniseed and vegetables. Absence of wooden aromas is most welcome. |
Palate | With a fresh and extremely pleasant entrance, this young white wine of Celler Bàrbara Forés has a creamy texture and a silky body. Crisp acidity and great freshness. Notes of citrus, freshly cut grass, aniseed and almond blossom. Long, slightly bitter finish. |
Our personal opinion | A fresh and substantial white, Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2021 combines excellently with white meat, rice casseroles and creamy cheeses. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2020: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2019: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2018: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2017: Enterwine 92. Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2016: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Blanc 2015: Enterwine 91. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Terra Alta |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Young |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Mono-Varietal | Grenache White |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Creams, Fish and gravey, Full salads, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Whitefish salads |
Taste | Dry and aromatic, Fresh and dry, Silky and intense |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |