Voltons 2020
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Voltons 2020
The 2020 vintage of the wine Voltons, made by the La Conreria de Scala Dei winery, is a blend of the traditional varieties Carignan and Grenache
This top-notch Spanish red wine is entirely sourced from the Voltons lieu-dit, a vineyard with llicorella soils located in the village of La Viella Alta, not far from Scala Dei, the spiritual heart of Priorat. The Carignan comes from 75 and 110-year-old vines, and the Grenache ones are around 20 years of age.
The grapes were first cold-macerated and then fermented with the skins in stainless steel tanks, where they were also aged for some months. After that, this red wine from Priorat was aged in 500-litre French and Austrian oak barrels for 12 months.
Finally, the red wine Voltons 2020 was aged for a minimum of 18 months in the bottle before its commercial release.
Decant this Crianza red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Voltons is medium ruby with a puprplish rim. |
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| Nose | Surprisingly fresh and refined. Pristine aromas of blackberries, boysenberries and red currants, delicate floral nuances, and enticing notes of Mediterranean herbs set this blend of Grenache and Carignan apart from most Priorat red wines. There is also a smokey and mineral background -but, again, gentle and subdued. |
| Palate | This wine from La Conreria de Scala Dei has a fresh, poised palate which is a far cry from the more brooding character of some top Priorat red wines. Loose and spacious, with smooth tannins, gentle mineral notes and succulent fruit. It has a long, assured and wonderfully evocative finish. |
| Our personal opinion | When bridled power meets gentleness the result is the red wine Voltons 2020. This world-class Priorat has the authenticity and elegance of the best Brunellos. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Voltons 2019: Enterwine 93. Voltons 2018: Enterwine 93. Parker 91. Voltons 2017: Enterwine 94. Decanter WWA 2021 - Best in Show & 97 points. Voltons 2016: Enterwine 94. Voltons 2015: Enterwine 93. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13.5 |
| 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 |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and Central European oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 95 |
| Media rating | 95 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena 60%, Garnacha Tinta 40%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Stews, Stuffed Chicken |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
