Red Wine Nus del Terrer 2016

Crianza red wine from Tarragona. Blend of Grenache & Cab. Sauvignon aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 14 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Tarragona
Grapes Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Red,
Wineries: Vinyes del Terrer
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Availability: In stock

€20.10
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The flagship Spanish red wine of the Vinyes del Terrer winery, Nus del Terrer comes from DO Tarragona.

It is crafted from over 40-year-old Grenache vines (85%), complemented with a 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. They are cultivated in lumaquel·la soils peppered with marine fossils, which give the vines a distinctively mineral character.

The grapes were harvested by hand and preserved in chambers for 24 hours after being picked. Then they were separately vinified according to the variety, the age of the vines and their plot of origin. This red wine from Tarragona was first fermented in 5,000-litre French oak vats for 25 days and then macerated for some days.

After that, Nus del Terrer 2016 went through malolactic fermentation and was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.

Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The red wine Nus del Terrer is deep ruby with some purple reflections.

Nose

High aromatic intensity. The Grenache provides sweet, juicy red fruit, which is nuanced by spices, coffee and cocoa, which present themselves well with hints of vegetables (big pulpy green vegetables from the Cabernet Sauvignon). There is also fresh balsamic background with an intense mineral remembrance.

Palate

This wine from Vinyes del Terrer is rich and smooth-bodied, with flavours of ripe cherries and blueberries and hints of black pepper, tobacco and flowers. Good acidity and polished, yummy tannins. Long finish that leaves a sweet and pleasant aftertaste.

Our personal opinion

Confidential and excellently crafted, Nus del Terrer 2016 deserves to be better known.

OTHER VINTAGES

Nus del Terrer 2015:

Enterwine 91.

Nus del Terrer 2012:

Enterwine 92.

Nus del Terrer 2011:

Josh Raynolds - International Wine Cellar 91. Enterwine 92.

Nus del Terrer 2010:

Parker 90. Peñín 92. Wine Enthusiast 92.

Year 2016
Type Red
D.O. Tarragona
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 14
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Garnacha 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%.
Pairings bluefish, Civet, Duck, Roasted foods, Sheep´s cheese, Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
2 Reviews
wine from Tarragona
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Med wine with a Bordeaux touch. Well-rounded and engaging.
Review by (Posted on 11 April 2022)
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Intriguing red wine. Smokey, peppery, with jammy red berries and mineral tips which I don't know how to definde. For me it is a yes.
Review by (Posted on 15 November 2017)
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