Pas Curtei 2023
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Pas Curtei 2023
The red wine Pas Curtei is an under-the-radar gem made with exquisite care by Irene Alemany and Laurent Corrió, a Catalan 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 20% Merlot, coming from young vines, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from 30-year-old vines, and 60% 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 the wine Pas Curtei 2023 was transferred into new, 2nd and 3rd year French oak vats and oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation was aged for 12 months.
This Spanish red wine 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.
| Appearance | The red wine Pas Curtei is deep purple with a violet rim. |
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| 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. Sinewy tannins, steely acidity, and long, slightly bitter finish with some smoky remembrances. |
| Our personal opinion | Robust, complex and deep, the wine Pas Curtei 2023 is an age-worthy Penedès that needs time to be appreciated. This is an absolutely amazing value. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Pas Curtei 2022: Enterwine 92. Parker 93. Peñín 91. Pas Curtei 2021: Enterwine 91. Parker 92+. Peñín 92. 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 | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Penedès |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Merlot 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cariñena 60%. |
| 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 |
