Somni 2019
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Somni 2019
The remarkable wine Somni, produced by winemaker Alfredo Arribas, is entirely sourced from Clos del Portal, a 50-hectare estate farmed following environmentally friendly procedures currently in the process of obtaining an organic agriculture certification.
This blended Spanish red wine aims - and usually succeeds - to convey the uniquely rugged character of the Priorat terroir in a fresh, inviting manner.
Both the Syrah and Carignan varieties are grown in slopes and terraces composed of black and blue slate soils, a factor which imparts a distinctively mineral character to this red wine from Priorat.
After a manual harvest, the grapes were macerated and fermented for around three weeks days with indigenous yeasts. After that, the wine Somni 2019 was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels and oak vats.
Decant this Crianza red wine no less than 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | Clean and bright, the wine Somni is deep ruby with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Carignan and Syrah has an unmistakably Priorat character, though nuanced by an unexpected, subtle twist. Suggestive aromas of black fruit, violets, cocoa and black olives-almost a note of tapenade-mingled with aromas of liquorice, toast and a deep mineral core. |
| Palate | Full of life and thrust, but not overbearing, this red wine of Alfredo Arribas is textured, nocturnal, and gently mineral. The note of Mediterranean garrigue is very present, alongside some hints of dark fruit and nuances of flowers, spices and raw cocoa. Tannins are mild and acitidy is simply stupendous. Long, uplifting finish, full of nuance and intrigue. |
| Our personal opinion | An age-worthy Priorat, the red wine Somni 2019 is stimulating and approachable. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Somni 2017: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Somni 2016: Enterwine 93. Somni 2015: Enterwine 94. Peñín 91. James Suckling 90. Somni 2014: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. Somni 2013: Peñín 93. Somni 2012: Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| 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 |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15 |
| Peñin Score | 91 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena, Syrah. |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Mushrooms, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Specialty plates |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
