Made by bodega Josep Foraster, the red wine Josep Foraster Julieta is one of the finest expressions of the Trepat variety, indigenous to the DO Conca de Barberà, in southern Catalonia, available on the market.
This varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from a single vineyard, Vinya de Montornés, planted 80+ years ago at 450 metres of altitude, on a north-oriented site with red clay soils sheltered by Serra de Miramar, which protects it from the scorching Mediterranean sun. Organically farmed, the vineyard highlights the freshest and most refined side of the Trepat variety.
Hand-picked and refrigerated, the grapes were partially destemmed before fermenting with native yeasts under controlled temperature. After macerating for 30 days, this red wine from Conca de Barberà was transferred into 1,900-litre concrete eggs, where it was aged for 6 months.
After bottling, the red wine Josep Foraster Julieta 2024 was aged for no less than 12 months before hitting the market.
It is of the essence to aerate this organic red wine 1 hour before drinking.
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Appearance
The red wine Josep Foraster Julieta is medium ruby with some reddish reflections.
Nose
Delicate and evocative, this varietal old-vines Trepat carries rose petals, white pepper, rose hip, crunchy red fruit and sea salt, with a note of smoke, a bright minerality and notes of garrigue.
Palate
This wine of bodega Josep Foraster is textured and richly layered, with airless tension, a tangy acidity, a salty savouriness and a long finish with some earthy and floral notes.
Our personal opinion
The red wine Josep Foraster Julieta 2024 honours the potential of the Trepat variety for producing first-rate wines. It was long overdue!.
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Josep Foraster Julieta 2023:
Parker 93.
Year
2024
Type
Red
D.O.
Conca de Barberà
Bottle size
75 cl
Percentage of Alcohol
12
Serving tempurature
15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted?
One hour before serving
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming?
No
Organic
Yes
Is this product free of sulfites?
No
Vegan
No
Ageing
Crianza
Type of ageing
Months in concrete barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels
6
Enterwine's Score
92
Mono-Varietal
Trepat
Pairings
Birds, bluefish, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, semi-curred cheese
Taste
Silky and intense
Occasion
Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion