Red Wine Oriol Negre dels Aspres 2023

Young red wine from L'Empordà. Blend of Grenache and Merlot vinified by carbonic maceration.

Carbonic Maceration.
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Empordà
Grapes Varieties: Grenache Red, Merlot,
Wineries: Vinyes dels Aspres
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Availability: In stock

€7.30
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The young Spanish red wine from L'Empordà Oriol Negre dels Aspres is made from a blend of Grenache and Merlot.

The first variety comes from over 40-year-old vineyards. The second from 20-year-old ones. All of the vines grow in soils composed of slate and granite.

Produced by Vinyes del Aspres, the grapes were separately harvested and selected in the vineyard. 

Then they were vinified in stainless steel tanks following the carbonic maceration process.

Finally, the red wine Oriol Negre dels Aspres 2023 was blended, clarified and cold-stabilized.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The wine Oriol Negre dels Aspres is medium ruby with a purple rim.

Nose

This blend of Grenache and Merlot suggests aromas of ripe red fruit, with hints of apricots, medlars and Mediterranean undergrowth.

Palate

This young red wine of Vinyes dels Aspres winery has a fresh and lively texture. Juicy notes of raspberries and strawberries, alongside garrigue, peaches and menthol. Mild tannins, crisp acidity and long, delicate finish.

Our personal opinion

One of the few examples of a wine from L'Empordà produced by carbonic maceration. The wine Oriol Negre dels Aspres 2023 is a nice everyday wine.

OTHER VINTAGES

Oriol dels Aspres 2022:

Enterwine 90.

Oriol dels Aspres 2021:

Enterwine 91.

Oriol dels Aspres 2020:

Enterwine 90.

Oriol dels Aspres 2019:

Enterwine 90.

Oriol dels Aspres 2017:

Same blend with Syrah. Enterwine 90.

Oriol dels Aspres 2016:

Enterwine 90.

Oriol dels Aspres 2015:

Enterwine 90.

Year 2023
Type Red
D.O. Empordà
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Ageing Carbonic Maceration
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta 75%, Merlot 25%.
Pairings Cold meats, Duck, Eggs, Goat cheese, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Pica Pica, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted chicken, Roasted turkey
Taste Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense
Occasion Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues, To enjoy daily
Reviews
2 Reviews
orioll
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Carbonic maceration from Empordà? A no-brainer!! Go for it
Review by (Posted on 8 June 2018)
drink empordà
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More Empordà wines should follow this trail. Straightforward, good fruit, great drinkability.
Review by (Posted on 31 August 2017)
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