Nunci Negre 2018
Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of 6 varieties aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 5 years in the bottle.
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Nunci Negre 2018
The remarkable red wine Nunci Negre is produced by Celler Mas de les Pereres, the exquisite - and still under-the-radar - personal project of Belgian Dirk Hoet in DOQ Priorat.
This blended Spanish red wine is made from the following varieties: Grenache, Mazuela (better known in Priorat as Carignan), Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which come from vines grown in llicorella (slate) soils using minimal intervention techniques.
Hand-picked and carefully selected, each variety was individually vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
After that, this red wine from Priorat was transferred into new, 2nd and 3rd year French oak barrels.
Then the wine Nunci Negre 2017 was aged for 12 months. Finally, it was stored for a minimum of 5 years (!) before hitting the shelves. At this price point, we know of no other wines in Priorat released after such an extended aging period in the cellar.
Pair this Crianza red wine with oily fish recipes and meat dishes.
Aerate some time before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Nunci Negre is medium purple with a ruby-coloured rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Mazuela (Carignan), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is complex and nuanced. Red berries and crème de cassis, with a note of flowers and graphite and some smokey and toasted nuances. |
| Palate | Classy and flavourful, this wine from Celler Mas de las Pereres exhibits remarkable balance and elegance, with polished tannins, a steely acidity and excellent fruit underpinned by some mineral and balsamic notes. Gently toasted finish with a spicy aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | Complex and structured, the wine Nunci Negre 2018 is the embodiment of a terroir-driven wine. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Nunci Negre 2017: Enterwine 93. Nunci Negre 2016: Enterwine 93. Nunci Negre 2015: Enterwine 92. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Alella |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 15.5 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, bluefish, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
