Red Wine Clos Fontà 2017

Reserva red wine from Priorat. Old-vines Grenache and Carignan aged for 16 months in oak barrels and for 36 months in the bottle.
Reserva. 16 Months in barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
Grapes Varieties: Carignan, Grenache Red,
Wineries: Mas d'en Gil
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Availability: In stock

€54.90
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The top-shelf Spanish red wine of bodega Mas d’en Gil, Clos Fontà expresses Priorat classicism at its best.

A blend of Grenache and Carignan, it is produced from the oldest vines of the winery, planted in llicorella (slate) soils between 1931 and 1970.

The grapes were harvested by hand, meticulously selected and separately vinified. First, they were macerated and fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.

After that, Clos Fontà 2017 was transferred into French oak barrels of different sizes, where it was aged for 16 months. Finally, it was aged for a further 36 months before it was launched onto the market.

Decant this Priorat red wine 40 minutes before drinking at the very least. Bear in mind, though, that a longer decanting period will greatly enhance your drinking experience.

Pair this Reserva red wine with foie, casseroles and game dishes.

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Appearance

The wine Clos Fontà is medium purple with a cherry rim.

Nose

This blend of old-vines Grenache and Carignan shows the understated elegance than one finds in most of the world's great wines. Pristine aromas of red fruit, with a stroke of Mediterranean underbrush, some subtle floral nuances and a smoky note. Oaky aromas are subdued, and there is a very deep, though subtle mineral background. 

Palate

Rich and textured, this wine from Mas d'en Gil is a distillation of the Priorat terroir. Effortless and confident, with succulent ripe fruit, hints of flowers and aromatic herbs, some ripe tannins, and a deep mineral core. Crisp acidity, and very long finish with some mineral and earthy remembrances.

Our personal opinion

If you are a lover of, say, great Brunello wines, you should definitely try Clos Fontà 2017.

OTHER VINTAGES

Clos Fontà 2016:

Enterwine 94. Parker 96.

Clos Fontà 2015:

Enterwine 94. Parker 95.

Clos Fontà 2014:

Enterwine 94. Parker 94.

Year 2017
Type Red
D.O. Priorat
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
Ageing Reserva
Type of ageing Months in barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 16
Enterwine's Score 94
Media rating 95
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena.
Pairings Blue cheeses, Civet, Cured cheeses, Foie Gras, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet
Taste Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky
Occasion A special occasion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
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excellent!!
Value
Medium-bodied, precise, and gently mineral. Definitely not your usual Priorat mineral H-bomb. Keeps evolving in a very pleasant manner.
Review by (Posted on 8 July 2021)
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