Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2018
Crianza red wine from L'Empordà. Varietal Grenache aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.
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Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2018
A varietal Spanish red wine of bodega Vinyes d'Olivardots, Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 is one of the bottlings of the "Varietals de Terrer" collection, which comprises the top-tier wines of the winery.
Produced in the northern Catalan region of L'Empordà, a stone's throw away from the French border, this Crianza red wine wine is made solely from Grenache vines planted in 2002 in Paratge Olivardots, a vineyard composed of granitic and sandy soils.
Harvested by hand and exactingly selected, the grapes were fermented and then macerated for a long period of time in stainless steel tanks.
After that, Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5.18 was pressed and transferred into French oak barrels. There, it completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, with frequent pump-overs and punch-downs.
This varietal Empordà red wine was not clarified or filtered prior to its bottling. Before being released onto the market, it was further aged for 12 months in the bottle.
Decant Vd'O 5.18 1 hour before drinking.
Only 546 bottles produced.
| Appearance | The red wine Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 is deep ruby with some purple reflections. |
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| Nose | This varietal Grenache from Empordà has a well-defined and characterful nose. Red berries, aromatic herbs and blue flowers, nicely balanced. In the background there are hints of aniseed, fennel, orange blossom and toast. |
| Palate | Focused, fresh and flavourful, this wine of Vinyes d'Olivardots carries flavours of raspberries and amarena cherries, with notes of aromatic herbs, deep mineral remembrances and a smokey touch. Smooth tannins, very good acidity and complex, fresh finish. |
| Our personal opinion | A first-class red wine, Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2018 exemplifies the freshest, crispiest side of the Empordà region. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2015: Enterwine 93. Parker 91. Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2010: Enterwine 94. Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Empordà |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Cold meats, Cooked foods, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Pica Pica, Poultry, Rice with meat, Steak Tartare, Stews, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Appetizer, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta |
