Perelada Ex Ex 12 2013

Characteristics

Crianza. 25 Months in French and American oak barrels

Bottle size:
75 cl

Percentage of Alcohol:
14.2

D.O. :
Empordà

Wineries :
Castillo de Perelada

Score

ñ 93 93 93

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This is the new vintage of an exclusive Spanish red wine from L'Empordà produced by the Castillo de Perelada winery.

Belonging to the Ex Ex Collection (meaning Exceptional Experiences), the winery has taken a step further its aim of crafting unmasked, terroir-bound wines.

Thus, besides being produced following organic procedures, and using only wild yeasts, Perelada Ex Ex 12 is also a no added sulphites wine.

It is a blend of 7 varieties 31 Syrah, 22% Merlot, 17% Samsó, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Monastrell, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Grenache, coming from the following estates: Finca Espolla, Finca La Garriga, Finca Garbet and Finca Malaveïna.

Each variety was separately fermented and macerated in stainless steel tanks. After that, the wines from each of the four estates were blended, transferred into oak barrels, and aged in the following manner. The wine from Finca Malaveïna was aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels, and the wines from Finca Espolla and Finca Garbet were aged, respectively, for 19 and 25 months in the same containers. As for the wine from Finca La Garriga, it was aged for 19 months in American oak barrels.

Bottled in November 2015, Perelada Ex Ex 2013 was aged for a further 42 months in the bottle before its release.

More than ever, it is critical to decant this red wine from L'Empordà, at the very least, 1 hour before drinking.

Production of 3,551 bottles.

Additional Information

Appearance	The red wine Perelada Ex Ex 12 has an intense, medium cherry-coloured robe with a garnet rim.
Nose	Impressively complex, as one might expect from a Crianza red wine made from seven grape varieties grown in different kinds of soils. Wild berries, some hints of flowers, lavender and aromatic herbs, combined with touches of dry earth, some mineral undertones, suggestions of citrus and dry fruit and aromas of Eastern spices.
Palate	The palate of this wine from Perelada is even more interesting than the nose. Overall, the most striking aspect is the contrast between the polished texture typical of a high-end wine, with the sort of raw immediacy brought about by the fact that Ex Ex is a low sulphite, natural wine. Anyway, there is plenty to enjoy here. Flowers, spices, some remembrances of bitter chocolate, notes of black fruit, and a complex combinaton of some earthy and mineral notions. First-class acidity, yummy tannins, and very long finish with some toasted and fruity remembrances.
Our personal opinion	Different, radical and exclusive, Perelada Ex Ex 12 2013 is a wine unlike any other.
OTHER VINTAGES	Perelada Ex Ex 11 2013: Blend of red and white grapes. Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. Perelada Ex Ex 10 2011: Single varietal Cabernet Franc. Parker 94, Peñín 93. Perelada Ex Ex 9 2010: Blend of Sangiovese & Nero d'Avola. Perelada Ex Ex 8 2009: Blend of Grenache & Cabernet Sauvignon. Parker 93, Peñín 94.
Year	2013
Type	Red
D.O.	Empordà
Bottle size	75 cl
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?	Yes
Ageing	Crianza
Type of ageing	Months in French and American oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels	25
Parker Score	No
Peñin Score	93
Our Score	93
Media rating	93
Other guides	No
Name of Award	No
Mono-Varietal	No
Percentage of variety	Syrah 31%, Merlot 22%, Samsó 17%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Monastrell 9%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Garnacha 5%.
Pairings	Baked whitefish, Birds, Boullabaise, Civet, Cured cheeses, Duck, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, White meat with gravy
Taste	Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion	A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement