La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017
Crianza red wine from Montsant. Blend fo old-vines Hairy Grenache and Samsó (Carignan) aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
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La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017
Produced by Celler Cal Bessó, the wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó is an homage to the family ancestors, who worked as fruit sellers in Barcelona and is neighouring villages (La Prunera means plum tree).
This interesting Spanish red wine is made from a blend of Hairy Grenache (Garnatxa Peluda), sourced from "Les Rotes", an over 80-year-old vineyard, and Samsó (Carignan), coming from 15 to 70-year-old vines.
| Appearance | The red wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó is deep ruby with some violet and purple reflections. |
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| Nose | Impressively mineral, this blend of Hairy Grenache and Samsó suggests lively blackcurrants, cassis and black cherries, with hints of rosemary, lavender and thyme and subtle creamy toastiness with some floral notes. |
| Palate | This wine from Celler Cal Bessó has good focus and good freshness. Layered and flavourful, with succulent black fruit, a hint of bitter cocoa and Mediterranean garrigue. Finish is very long, with a metallic-mineral sensation and a spicy remembrance. |
| Our personal opinion | The expressive red wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017 delivers quality and local character. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | La Prunera del Cal Bessó 2016: 91 puntos Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 15 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| 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 Peluda 60%, Samsó 40%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Peluda, Samsó |
