Les Manyes 2021

Wine Description for Les Manyes 2021 by Terroir al Limit

Colour & Appearance

Translucent, luminous ruby garnet with delicate violet reflections.

Nose

From the very first sniff, this wine reveals a radical departure from the familiar clichés of the region. Instead of opulent, stewed fruit, notes of ethereal violets, fresh raspberries and wet slate emerge. Fine dining in a glass: clear, focused and almost ethereal.

Palate

On the palate, it presents a fascinating freshness at a moderate 13.5% ABV. The delicate texture practically dances across the tongue – a rare elegance for the Priorat. A fine acid structure carries flavours of redcurrants, cool herbs and fine mineral dust. The wine feels sinewy, aristocratic and completely free of any heaviness.

Finish

Exceptionally long, taut and sustained by a noble cool freshness. The smoky slate note and a subtle herbal spice linger for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

Originates from the barren, extremely steep slopes in the heart of the Priorat. Dominik Huber and Tatjana Peceric let the vines work with the barren rock and scorching heat, yet counteract the climate through very early harvesting in order to preserve freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Grenache from biodynamic farming. The cellar philosophy is strictly based on infusion rather than extraction: since 2009, the estate has processed exclusively whole bunches that ferment uncrushed. Without pigeage (punching down) or aggressive pumping, only the purest, finest nuances of the berry are extracted.

Food Pairings

An outstanding partner to pink-roasted duck breast with orange sauce and kohlrabi. It also surprises and shines alongside roasted monkfish with beetroot, walnut and feta or a classic sweetbreads Rumohr.

Special Features

The flagship of Terroir al Limit’s Grand Cru category. This style impressively proves that a prestige wine from Catalonia’s mountainous backdrop can radiate pure finesse without needing to be loud and boisterous.