Winemaker Notes
Made with Garnacha, Cariñena and Syrah, this wine comes from the Bodegas Torres estate in Aranyó, an area characterized by being extremely arid, with a typically continental climate where the vine has to face a difficult adaptation but ends up offering some fruit. of great quality. Dark garnet in color, dense, deep and silky at the same time, with delicate tannins and a subtle acidity that give it elegance and finesse. Dark garnet in color, it gives off an intense fruity aroma of blackberries and blueberries, on fine smoky notes and a delicious hint of orange rind.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A big, powerful red for this part of Spain, but it also has a lot of spicy depth with subtle meaty and wild-herb notes. And behind the richness the tannins are silky, the balance spot-on, in spite of 14.5% alcohol. Very long, fresh and elegant finish that pulls you back for more.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
A wine region in Catalonia on the northeastern coast of Spain, Costers del Segre obtained DO status in 1986. Since then, the region has experienced many changes, including the addition of new international grape varieties alongside traditional native varieties, the adoption of modern California winemaking methods and the creation of sub-regions.
Both cooperative and private bodegas have incorporated these changes leading to a series of wines with great personal character and uniqueness. Some of them are considered among the most unusual in Spain, their styles based on thoughtful blending of local grapes with recently planted French varieties. And thanks to the climate and soil conditions, there is also plenty of potential for future development.
The principal white grape varieties of the region are Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Albariño, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The principal red grape varieties include Garnacha Tinta, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Monastrell, Trepat, Samsó, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah.