Red Wine Cigonyes Tinto 2020
Red wine from L'Empordà. Blend of Grenache and Syrah aged for 4 months in American and French oak barrels.
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Produced by Castillo de Perelada in DO Empordà, Cigonyes Tinto is made from Grenache and Syrah.
The grapes were harvested by hand and, once in the winemaking facilities, they were destemmed and transferred into stainless steel vats, where they realized a pre-fermentation maceration.
Then they were fermented at a controlled temperature, and after that this Spanish red wine was transferred into 2nd year French and American oak barrels, where it was aged for 4 months.
Nicely presented in a Burgundy bottle, Cigonyes Tinto 2020 is a straightforward, fruit-driven red wine. Pair with light dishes.
As regards the name of the wine, "Cigonyes" means "Storks", which alludes to a successful stork repopulation program undertaken some years ago by the Castillo Perelada winery.
Appearance | The red wine Cigonyes Tinto is medium ruby with some reddish reflections. |
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Nose | Aromas of strawberries and blueberries, in harmony with oak ageing and floral notes. The blend of Grenache and Syrah is also reminiscent of the Mediterranean herbs from L'Empordà. |
Palate | Pleasant and well-balanced, this wine from Castillo de Perelada has a nice entrance onto the palate, sustained by a good acidity. Subdued spicy notes become present after a while, alongside remembrances of freshly cut vegetables. Finish is medium-long and clean. |
Our personal opinion | An excellent value, Cigonyes Tinto 2020 will nicely accompany light meals. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Cigonyes Tinto 2019: Enterwine 90. Cigonyes Tinto 2018: Enterwine 90. Cigonyes Tinto 2017: Grenache, Merlot and Syrah. Enterwine 90. Cigonyes Tinto 2016: Enterwine 89. Cigonyes Tinto 2013; Blend of Grenache (61%), Syrah (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Merlot (2%) aged for 4 months in oak. Enterwine 88.
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Year | 2020 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Empordà |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 10 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta, Syrah. |
Pairings | Cold meats, Grilled red meats, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Sheep´s cheese, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |