Dits del Terra 2022

Wine Description for Dits del Terra 2022 by Terroir al Limit

Colour & Appearance

Luminous garnet red with a dark core and impressive transparency – a visual promise of the elegance to follow.

Nose

Captivingly multifaceted: dark cherries and elderberries meet bitter dark chocolate, whilst ethereal notes of wild fennel and star anise create a fascinating balsamic top note. The fruit remains consistently transparent and sparkling ruby red – never heavy or jammy.

Palate

Here the true class of this Carignan reveals itself: fine-grained tannins like the finest silk, tightly woven and of impressive precision. The red fruit is framed with herbal dark chocolate, yet remains ever animated and lively. Moderate 13.5% alcohol and perfectly integrated acidity provide balance and drinking flow.

Finish

Medium length with pristine fruit and a fruity-herbal finale that immediately invites the next sip. The retronasal aromatics remain high-frequency and precise.

Terroir & Origin

From vines over 60 years old on 400 metres elevation on the steep, south-facing slate slopes of Torroja del Priorat. The dry climate and sparse soils force the vines to low yields and high concentration – terroir pure and simple.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Carignan, hand-picked and fermented as whole bunches for 7–10 days, then aged for eight months in cement. This purist vinification preserves the fruit clarity and mineral freshness of the variety.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with herb-braised lamb stew, grilled entrecôte, braised rabbit or spicy stews with chorizo. Also a revelation with aged Manchego.

Special Features

A prime example of the Carignan renaissance in Priorat. Terroir al Limit demonstrates that this often underestimated grape variety is capable of elegance and finesse when treated with respect. This wine is an expression of a place, not of oenology.