Red Wine Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 2018

Crianza red wine from L'Empordà. Varietal Grenache aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.

Crianza. 16 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Empordà
Grapes Varieties: Grenache Red,
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Availability: In stock

€27.90
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A varietal Spanish red wine of bodega Vinyes d'OlivardotsVinyes 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.

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Appearance

The red wine Vinyes d'Olivardots Vd'O 5 is deep ruby with some purple reflections. 

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
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
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
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Compelling wine
Value
Gloriously mature yet fresh, with perfectly integrated oak and a marvelous combination of fruit, earth and inner drama.
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