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Red Wine Tirant 2017
Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for some years in the bottle.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
Wineries: Rotllan Torra
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Availability: In stock
€51.00
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The red wine from Priorat Tirant is a benchmark for full-bodied and powerful wines. The name “Tirant” refers to the main character of Tirant lo Blanc, a chivalry novel written in catalan by Joanot Martorell in the 15th century.
Back to this Spanish red wine, it is made from a blend of five varieties. The two main grapes are Grenache and Carignan, complemented with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Alcoholic fermentation took place in a 5,000-litre truncated cone-shaped vat under controlled temperature. This type of vat is used to enhance the aromatic expression of the wine and to further extract the grape pigments which give the wine its color. This fermentation process was homogenized with six daily pump-overs.
This bold red wine from Priorat of bodega Rotllan Torra was then transferred into French oak barrels (Tronçais) for malolactic fermentation. Once the process was completed, the wine was aged in the barrels for 12 months.
Then the wine was blended. Finally, Tirant 2017 was aged for some years in the bottle before hitting the market.
Decant this Crianza red wine at least 2 hours before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine Tirant is deep ruby with a bright garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Ripe wild berries, sweet plum jams, toffee notes, black liquorice and roasted coffee beans. This blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot also suggests some fresh eucalyptus and menthol notes, intertwined with hints of tobacco, clove, sweet vanilla and spices. As the wine breathes it displays an enticing earthy background and a noticeable minerality. |
| Palate | Fresh and full-bodied, this wine of bodega Rotllan Torra has some ripe, savoury tannins and a slightly astringent touch that stimulates the palate. Top-notch acidity, all the way to a persistent finish with a deep earthy aftertaste and some spicy nuances. |
| Our personal opinion | A little-known high-end Priorat, Tirant 2017 is very special, so we would recommend that you enjoy it at some special occasion. This is a great, complex, deep wine. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Tirant 2015: Enterwine 92. Parker 85. Tirant 2005: Enterwine 94. Parker 95. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| 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 | Garnacha Tinta 25%, Cariñena 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Syrah 15%, Merlot 10%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Civet, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Duck, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted red meats |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
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tirant
Wonderfully old-fashioned, sort of Rioja meets Priorat style. Slightly evolved, immensely suggestive and autumnal.
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(Posted on 18 December 2018)
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