A lovely little winter warmer from Southern Spain, if you like Rioja we urge to give this a try!
Perelada are one of the most prestigious and highly regarded wine and cava producers from Catalonia. This family-owned Estate was built upon a winemaking tradition that stretches back to the Middle Ages. The 5 vineyards that this wine comes from are situated around 40-150m above sea level, with an average age of vines 21 years.
A traditional red winemaking with a long maceration, controlled fermentation at 25ºC. 16 months in Bordeaux barrels, 50% fine American oak and 50% Allier French oak. Matured in bottle for at least 2 years before release.
Deep cherry red colour. Its aroma is reminiscent of red fruits and spices, with some balsamic notes and a toasted background. In the mouth it is fresh, well structured and balanced. Its tannins are plentiful but really well integrated. This is a wine with a great personality and a long finish.
The Details:
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 39% Garnacha Negra 25% Others 36%
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Abv: 14.5%
Style: Dark fruit, spicy, herbal, sweet oak spice, structured
The Producer:
Perelada are one of the most prestigious and highly regarded wine and cava producers from Catalonia. DO Empordà wines This family-owned Estate was built upon a winemaking tradition that stretches back to the Middle Ages, they produce wines in DO Empordà, which through their hard work and skill they helped create in the 1960s. Their vineyards are rooted on diverse soils from slate to sand, fluvial sediment to gravel, that all run down between the mighty Pyrenees and the sparkling blue of the Med. This setting has helped create a quest for quality that has gone beyond winemaking, encompassing all things cultural, celebrating art and history in all aspects of life.
