Red Wine Pas Curtei 2021

Crianza red wine from Penedès. Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 15 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Penedès
Grapes Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Merlot,
Wineries: Alemany i Corrió
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Availability: In stock

€16.60
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The stunning Pas Curtei is an under-the-radar Spanish red wine crafted with exquisite care by Irene Alemany and Laurent Corrió, a Catalan woman and a Breton that after travelling the world decided to settle in Penedès to produce terroir-oriented wines.

Produced by the Alemany i Corrió winery, this red wine from Penedès is made from 60% Merlot, coming from young vines, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from 30-year-old vines, and a 20% of very old vines Carignan. The vineyards are farmed following organic and biodynamic procedures.

Manually harvested and meticulously selected, the grapes were cold-soaked, destemmed, macerated for a very short time and then fermented uncrushed in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Then Pas Curtei 2021 was transferred into new, 2nd and 3rd year French oak vats and oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation was aged for 12 to 15 months.

It was gently filtered prior to its bottling, but not clarified or stabilized. Thus, we recommend that you decant this Crianza red wine 1 hour before drinking, as it opens quite tight.

This blended Penedès red wine should improve considerably in the bottle.

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Appearance

The red wine Pas Curtei is deep purple with a violet rim.

Nose

Remarkable complexity. The Merlot brings aromas of of ripe plums, blackberries, and some dim spicy notes. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides the note of green bell pepper and some herbal remembrances, and the Carignan adds a tip of chinese ink. There are also some clean notes of leather, a toasted and balsamic layer, and a citrusy remembrance over a mineral background.

Palate

Bold and fresh, with a well-structured, almost athletic body. This wine from Alemany i Corrió has plenty of ripe black fruit, with underbrush, spices and some bitter touches. Ripe, silky tannins, first-class acidity, and long, slightly bitter finish with some smoky remembrances.

Our personal opinion

Robust, complex and deep, Pas Curtei 2021 is a different kind of wine that needs time to be appreciated. This is an absolutely amazing value.

OTHER VINTAGES

Pas Curtei 2019:

Enterwine 91. Parker 92.

Pas Curtei 2018:

Enterwine 91.

Pas Curtei 2017:

Enterwine 91.

Pas Curtei 2016:

Enterwine 91.

Pas Curtei 2015:

Enterwine 91. Parker 92.

Pas Curtei 2014:

Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. Parker 92.

Pas Curtei 2013:

Enterwine 91.

Pas Curtei 2011:

Had a slightly different blend 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Carignan. Parker 90 and Peñín 90.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. Penedès
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 15
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cariñena 20%.
Pairings Bull meat, Cold meats, Duck, Grilled white meats, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted white meats, Specialty plates, Stew, Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner
Reviews
2 Reviews
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Unbeknownst to me till recently, this is a truly sensational wine at a laughable price. Bring it to any meeting and it will steal the show.
Review by (Posted on 21 August 2018)
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WoooWW!! A mixture of Bordeaux and the Mediterranean that REALLY works. It is deep, balsamic, concentrated and super fresh.
Review by (Posted on 29 January 2018)
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