Llicorella Vitis 60 2020
Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of old-vines Grenache and Samsó (Carignan) aged for 15-18 months in oak barrels.
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Llicorella Vitis 60 2020
The wine Llicorella Vitis 60 is the flagship red wine of bodega Llicorella, a branch of Cellers Unió, one of Catalonia’s biggest and most important wine coops.
A blend of the traditional varieties Grenache and Samsó (Carignan), this Spanish red wine from DOQ Priorat is sourced from the oldest estate vineyards, 60+ years of age, planted on the outskirts of Poboleda, a historic village located in the freshest part of the region.
Vinified in stainless steel tanks, after going through alcoholic and malolactic fermentation this red wine from Priorat was transferred into oak barrels, where it was aged for 15 to 18 months.
The red wine Llicorella Vitis 60 2020 was further aged on the cellar for some time before hitting the market.
Decante this Crianza red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Llicorella Vitis 60 is deep purple with some ruby-coloured reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Grenache and Samsó displays a richly layered minerality - a most attractive combination of schist, wet stones and charcoal - with lovely plums and dark berries, some wild herbs, pencil lead and a spicy edge. |
| Palate | Power, balance and sheer deliciousness go hand in hand in this red wine of Cellers Unió winery. Fresh and spicy, with lovely dark ripe cherries, a silky texture and plush tannins, with enough acidity to keep everything in place. Long finish with dark chocolate, black pepper and fine leather, ending with an earthy and smokey note. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Llicorella Vitis 60 2020 is bold, self-assured red Priorat. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Llicorella Vitis 60 2019: Enterwine 93. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15-18 |
| Peñin Score | 91 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta, Samsó. |
| Pairings | Blue cheeses, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
