Tocat de L'Ala 2021
Red wine from L'Empordà. Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged for 4 months in French oak barrels.
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Tocat de L'Ala 2021
This interesting Spanish red wine is the result of the partnership between the Montsant-based Coca i Fitó winery and Celler Roig Parals, based in the DO Empordà.
The red wine Tocat de l'Ala is made from Grenache and Carignan, complemented with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sourced from vines farmed following sustainable practices,
Traditionally vinified, this red wine from L'Empordà was aged in French oak barrels for a period of 4 months.
All in all, the red wine Tocat de l'Ala 2021 succeeds in showing the lighter, more cheerful side of the old wine region of Empordà.
| Appearance | The red wine Tocat de l'Ala is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Aromas of spices, red berries, plums, blackberries, and Mediterranean herbs. This blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot evolves to notes toast, cocoa and dry thyme. |
| Palate | Balanced and savoury, with clear mineral undertones, this red wine from Coca i Fitó and Roig Parals has a good acidity, ripe tannins and a fresh, delicately spicy finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The food-friendly wine Tocat de l'Ala 2021 is one of the best values produced in the windswept Empordà region. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Tocat de l'Ala 2019: Enterwine 90. Tocat de l'Ala 2018: Enterwine 90. Decanter 92. Parker 91. Tocat de l'Ala 2017: Enterwine 90. Tocat de l'Ala 2016: Enterwine 90. Tocat de l'Ala 2015: Grenache & Carignan. Enterwine 90. Tocat de l'Ala 2014: Blend with Syrah. Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Empordà |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena 45%, Garnacha 26%, Cabernet Sauvignon 16% y Merlot 13%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Eggs, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, semi-curred cheese, Vegetables, Vegitables sauces |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
| Red Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot |
