Les Tosses 2013 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Les Tosses 2013 1500ml Magnum by Terroir al Limit

Character

A wine that takes its name as a manifesto: Terroir al Limit – terroir pushed to its limits. The Les Tosses 2013 in the generous magnum format is a quiet declaration of faith in the power of place, in the patience of the winemaker, and in the dignity of a long-underestimated grape variety. With a moderate alcohol content of 13.5% vol. and a dry style, this wine demonstrates that Priorat need not mean monumentality – but rather precision, depth, and an almost mineral austerity.

Terroir & Origin

The Priorat is one of Spain’s most uncompromising wine regions: barren Llicorella soils of weathered slate and quartzite, steep terraces, extreme heat, and bone-dry summers. The vintage 2013 brought cooler, more balanced conditions to the region – a stroke of fortune for elegance and freshness. The magnum format slows the wine’s evolution and protects its aromatics over decades to come.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Terroir al Limit, the winery of German winemaker Dominik Huber, has dedicated itself to rediscovering the indigenous varieties of Priorat. Carignan – known here in Catalonia as Samsó – grows on old vines whose roots reach deep into the slate. Vinification follows a natural, minimalist approach: spontaneous fermentation, gentle ageing, minimal intervention. The result is a wine that bears the signature of the soil, not the hand of the cellarmaster.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine demands dishes with character and substance. Braised lamb with garrigue herbs, wild boar ragout, or mature, robust hard cheeses are ideal companions. Catalan cuisine in its rustic form – such as Escudella i carn d’olla – also harmonises beautifully with the earthy depth of Carignan. The magnum is recommended for special occasions where the wine takes centre stage.