Red Wine L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2022

Crianza red wine from Montsant. Blend of old-vines Grenache and Carignan aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montsant
Grapes Varieties: Carignan, Grenache Red,
Wineries: Vendrell Rived
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Availability: In stock

€14.35
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A blend of old-vines Grenache (70%) and Carignan (30%), the wine L'Alleu Vinyes Velles is produced by the Vendrell-Rived winery in DO Montsant.

The grapes were sorted from over 50-year-old, organically farmed vineyards with clayey-limestone and slate soils, both highly characteristic of the region.

Each variety was separately vinified. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted from 20 to 30 days, after which this Spanish red wine was transferred into French oak barrels in order to complete malolactic fermentation.

Finally, the wine L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2022 was aged for 12 months in those same barrels prior to its bottling.

We suggest that you decant this red wine from Montsant 30 minutes before you drink it.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The wine L'Alleu Vinyes Velles is medium purple with some lilac reflections.

Nose

This blend of old-vines Grenache and Carignan is clean and well-defined, with lively notes of bilberries and damson, underscored by aromas of underbrush, balsam and spices over an intense mineral background.

Palate

This red wine from bodega Vendrell-Rived is intense and flavourful, with jammy black fruit, spices and some earthy and mineral intimations. It has some fine grained tannins, a palate-cleansing acidity and a long balsamic finish.

Our personal opinion

A red Montsant worth discovering, the wine L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2022 punches above its price range.

OTHER VINTAGES

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2021:

Enterwine 93.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2020:

Enterwine 93.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2019:

Enterwine 91.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2018:

Enterwine 92.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2017:

Enterwine 91.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2016:

Enterwine 91.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2015:

Enterwine 93.

L'Alleu Vinyes Velles 2014:

Parker 90. Enterwine 93.

Year 2022
Type Red
D.O. Montsant
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
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 12
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta 60%, Cariñena 40%
Pairings bluefish, Civet, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, White meat with gravy
Taste Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues
Reviews
2 Reviews
montsnat
Value
Delightfully "rustic", right to the point and quick to deliver. Love it with BBQ!!
Review by (Posted on 11 June 2018)
alleu
Value
This is like a not-so-hearty Priorat. It costs less but it is very good.
Review by (Posted on 13 September 2017)
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