Llum d'Alena 2019
Red wine from Priorat. Varietal Grenache aged for 12 months in Flextank eggs.
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Llum d'Alena 2019
The red wine Llum d’Alena is one of the entry-level bottlings of bodega Cal Batllet, a family winery from Gratallops, DOQ Priorat, run by Marc Ripoll Sans.
This varietal Grenache wine is sourced from 25-year-old vineyards, which were hand-harvested, fermented under controlled temperature in vats, racked and macerated for 30 days with manual pump- overs.
After that, this red wine from Priorat was transferred into Flextank eggs, where it went through a controlled micro-oxygenation process for a period of 12 months. It is worth noting that this Spanish red wine was not aged in oak or any sort of wood.
After bottling, the red wine Llum d’Alena 2019 was kept for some months in the cellar before hitting the market.
Aearate this Crianza red wine some time before drinking.
3,450 bottles produced.
| Appearance | The red wine Llum d’Alena is deep ruby with some cherry-coloured reflections. |
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| Nose | This varietal Grenache is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with succulent ripe cherries and strawberries, a note of mint, liquorice and vanilla, and hints of graphite, herbs and wild flowers. |
| Palate | Silky and gently warm, with jammy forest berries, a lively acidity, ripe tannins and touch of sweetness. Powerful due to its ABV, but never overpowering, this wine of bodega Cal Batllet suggests smoke, medicinal herbs and vainilla, leading to a long spicy and mineral finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The red wine Llum d’Alena 2019 is a luscious red Priorat. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| 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 |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta |
