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Red Wine Merum Priorati Inici 2021

Vegan red wine from Priorat. Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah 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.: Priorat
Wineries: Merum Priorati
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Availability: In stock

€23.80
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Made by bodega Merum Priorati, a branch of the Pere Ventura FWS company, the wine Merum Priorati Inici is a splendid introduction to the endless wonders of the Priorat region.

This Spanish red wine is a blend of the traditional varieties Grenache and Carignan, complemented with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, all sourced from estate vineyards with very poor llicorella soils.

The hand-picked grapes were fully destemmed and then macerated and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks, with periodic manual pump-overs.

After that, this red wine from Priorat was transferred into 225-litre used French oak barrels, in which this vegan wine went through malolactic fermentation.

Then the red wine Merum Priorati Inici 2021 was aged for 12 months in the barrels before being blended and bottled with no fining or filtration.

Decant this Crianza red wine some time before drinking.

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Appearance

The red wine Merum Priorat Inici is medium purple with some violet reflections.

Nose

This blend of Carignan, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is characterful and refined, with lively blackcurrants and forest cherries, intertwined with lavender, violets, white pepper and mountain herbs, with deep mineral and metallic overtones.

Palate

Fresh, poised and nuanced, this wine of Merum Priorat winery carries exquisite ripe fruit wrapped in exotic spices and herbs, with fine grained tannins, a lively acidity and some notes of tar, earth and flowers. Finish is long, with a mineral-berryish tang.

Our personal opinion

The wine Merum Priorat Inici 2021 is one of the best Priorat reds in its price range.

OTHER VINTAGES

Merum Priorati Inici 2020:

Wine Spectator: 91. Silver Medal.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. Priorat
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? Two hours before serving
Vegan Yes
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 15%, Syrah 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%.
Pairings Birds, Civet, Cooked foods, Duck, Eggs, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Sheep´s cheese, Stews, Stuffed Chicken
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
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