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Red Wine Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2019
Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of very old vines Carignan and Grenache aged for 16 months in oak and for 6 months in the bottle.
Crianza. 16 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
Wineries: Clos Dominic
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Availability: In stock
€34.90
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A remarkable wine from Priorat, Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes is made from centenary vineyards grown in the town of Porrera.
This high-end Spanish red wine is made from a traditional blend of 75% Carignan and 25% Grenache, the one that best expresses the dark, intriguing quality of the world-class Priorat soil.
The ancient vines are planted on steep slopes on the highest area (Vinyes Altes) of a vineyard called Finca La Tena. The soils are composed of decomposed slate (the legendary llicorella), and yield an extremely low quantity of 800 grams of fruit per plant.
Besides that, the Clos Dominic winery practices an environmentally friendly agriculture and follows a policy of minimal intervention, as far as the winemaking process is concerned.
Harvested by hand, the grapes were meticulously vinified and aged for 16-18 months in mostly new French oak barrels. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2019 was only gently filtered prior to its bottling, and it was further aged for 6 months before its commercial release.
A wine with a considerable lifespan, we emphatically suggest that, if you desire to enjoy this Priorat red wine now, you decant it for at least 3 hours before you drink it.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes is deep ruby with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Carignan and Grenache is deep, multilayered and quite impressive. Aromas of ripe black and red fruit, some toasted notes, hints of vanilla and clove, a surprising floral note, a dash of balsamic aromas and black pepper, and some profound, resounding, ever-evolving mineral undertones. |
| Palate | This red wine of Clos Dominic is really something. An almost ideal balance between an amazing freshness and a tremendous horsepower. Loads of ripe fruit seasoned with herbs de Provence, with some oaky notes that will integrate even better with the wine over the next years, and an underlying mineral layer that is a true delight. Velvety tannins, crisp acidity and very long, complex finish. |
| Our personal opinion | A superb red wine from Priorat, Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2019 will improve substantially in the bottle over the next years. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2018: Enterwine 93. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2017: Enterwine 93. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2016: Enterwine 93. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2015: Enterwine 93. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2014: Enterwine 93. Clos Dominic Vinyes Altes 2013: Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena 75%, Garnacha Tinta 25%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Cod, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
4 Reviews
Top Priorat!!
Absolutely first-class Priorat, with a depth to die for. I don't give it 5 stars only because it is still too young.
Review by
(Posted on 26 March 2019)
alt-dominic
This would be one of my last-meal wines. I mean, together with 5 o 6 more...
Review by
(Posted on 5 June 2018)
PriROARat
Thank God there is a winery who continues to produce their wines in a traditional way!! Unbelievably deep and mineral wine, at times literally heart-stopping. Marvelous.
Review by
(Posted on 9 January 2018)
altes
A full-blown, ultra-mineral Priorat. Deep and dark as the Mariana trench. Fa-bu-lous wine.
Review by
(Posted on 15 November 2017)
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