Red Wine L’Olivera Tossudes 2021
Red wine from DO Catalunya. Blend of 6 varieties aged for 1 year in the bottle.
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Produced by L'Olivera Cooperativa, L’Olivera Tossudes is an unoaked Spanish red wine made from vineyards with DO Catalunya located in a region known as Vall del Riu Corb.
It is made from 6 varieties: 50% Grenache, with a 50% blend of Monastrell, Carignan, Tempranillo, Trepat and Cabernet Sauvignon, all coming from organically farmed vineyards.
Hand-harvested, each variety was traditionally vinified on its own in stainless steel tanks, with periodic pump-overs and punch-downs. Once alcoholic fermentation was completed, L’Olivera Tossudes 2021 was blended and bottled.
Finally, this organic red wine was stored for 1 year in the cellar before its commercial release.
Pair this fresh young red wine with beef rice recipes, braised vegetables and pasta.
19,876 bottles produced.
Appearance | The red wine L’Olivera Tossudes is medium ruby with a violet edge on the rim. |
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Nose | Aomas of red flowers and ripe black fuit, slowly evolving into hints of pine needles, balsam and vegetables. This blend of Monastrell, Carignan, Grenache, Tempranillo, Trepat and Cabernet Sauvignon is lively and expressive. |
Palate | This red wine from L’Olivera Cooperativa is fresh, agile and straightforwards. Ripe fruit and Mediterranean garrigue with remembrances of undergrowth and a pinch of spices. Crisp acidity and medium-long finish. |
Our personal opinion | The red wine L’Olivera Tossudes 2021 is inviting and food-friendly. |
OTHER VINTAGES | L’Olivera Tossudes 2020: Enterwine 90. L’Olivera Tossudes 2019: Guía Peñín 87. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Catalunya |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Young |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta (50%), Syrah (15%), Merlot (13%), Trepat (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Monastrell (5%). |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Hamburgers , Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Lively and Fresh |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |