Finca Morenillo 2016
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Finca Morenillo 2016
We are proud to present the 2016 vintage of the wine Finca Morenillo. This is not only the flagship Spanish red wine from bodega Celler Piñol, but also one of the most interesting wines from DO Terra Alta.
The wine is a varietal Morenillo, an indigenous variety that was on the verge of extinction not many years ago, and which is currently in the process of being recovered for wine production.
Located at an altitude of 450 metres above sea level, the over 100-year-old Morenillo vines are grown in clay-limestone soils with very low levels of organic matter.
The grapes were harvested in late October. Meticulously selected in the cellar, they were fermented in stainless steel tanks and subsequently transferred into new 500-litre French oak barrels, where the wine Finca Morenillo 2016 was aged for 15 months.
After that, the wine was bottled and aged for a further 12 months.
This is a scarce, small-production wine with a unique personality.
Pair this red wine from Terra Alta with hearty recipes.
| Appearance | The red wine Finca Morenillo is medium purple with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | The nose of this varietal Morenillo is so rich it's almost intoxicating. Ripe blackberries, wild strawberries and blueberries, along with rosy pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and some floral and herbaceous overtones. On the background, notes of coffee, cocoa and dry earth. |
| Palate | This red wine from Celler Piñol is medium-bodied, supple and very fresh. Elegantly restrained, with an excellent acidity and some crunchy tannins. Long finish with a note of flowers and red berries over a mineral background. |
| Our personal opinion | The fascinating wine Finca Morenillo 2016 opens new vistas in the amazingly rich world of indigenous Spanish grape varieties. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Finca Morenillo 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Finca Morenillo 2011: Enterwine 92. Parker 91. Guía Peñín 92. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Terra Alta |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Mono-Varietal | Morenillo |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Duck, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Stews, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner |
| Red Grapes | Morenillo |
