Red Wine Més Que Paraules 2018
Red wine from Catalunya. Blend aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
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Belonging to the DO Catalunya, Més Que Paraules is produced by the Jaumandreu winery.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache and the indigenous Sumoll, the grapes were separately harvested and vinified in stainless steel tanks.
Then this Spanish red wine was aged in 225-litre French oak barrels for 8-10 months.
Finally, Més Que Paraules 2017 was aged for a further months in the bottle.
Aerate this red wine from Catalunya some time before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Més Que Paraules has a cherry colour with some ruby tinges. |
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Nose | This red wine with the DO Catalunya label smells of rose and violet petals, ripe red fruit, hints of spices and toast and remembrances of menthol and smoke. |
Palate | The red wine Més Que Paraules is substantial and intense, combining ripe notes of strawberries and raspberries with a touch of spices and menthol. MQP from Jaumandreu has smooth tannins, a good acidity, and a long finish. |
Our personal opinion | The wine Més Que Paraules 2017 pairs excellenty with, to name just one dish, a roast lamb studded with rosemary and garlic. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Més Que Paraules 2016: Enterwine 90. Més que Paraules 2015: Enterwine 89. Més Que Paraules 2014: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah & 5% Sumoll-Pla de Bages DO. Enterwine 89. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Catalunya |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 10 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Garnacha Tinta 35%, Merlot 20%, Sumoll 10%. |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Mushrooms, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |