Les Tosses 2018

Wine Description for Les Tosses 2018 by Terroir al Limit

Colour & Appearance

Dense, luminous purple with violet reflections – youthful and concentrated in the glass.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic profile that impressively reflects the altitude of 650 metres. Blueberries, blackcurrant and blackberries dominate, accompanied by sweet cherries. Overlaying this is a refreshing, almost cooling herbal note: eucalyptus and mint lend the wine a Mediterranean freshness. The Licorella, the black slate soil of Priorat, makes itself known through stony, mineral accents. Violets and pansies round out the aromatic spectrum with floral elegance.

Palate

Here the true class of this Carignan reveals itself: pure minerality meets silky texture. Not a trace of heaviness; instead, perfect balance between dark fruit, vibrant acidity and fine tannin. The wine possesses remarkable intensity and a subtle extract sweetness that never feels intrusive. Elegant and playful at once – a mature wine with youthful charm.

Finish

Long, mineral and precise. The aromas of dark berries and Mediterranean herbs return in varying intensity, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and depth.

Terroir & Origin

A „Vi d’altura“ from Priorat – the Carignan vines are rooted at 650 metres altitude in the typical black slate, Licorella. This elevation ensures cool nights and thus the wine’s remarkable freshness and elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Carignan from old vines. Ageing is restrained, lasting only three months in Stockinger barrels – the wood deliberately plays a secondary role to preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir. Limited production of just 2,006 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled octopus with lemon thyme vinaigrette, grilled entrecôte with roasted cauliflower or Secreto Iberico with artichoke hearts. The wine’s minerality and freshness harmonise beautifully with grilled meat and seafood.

Special Features

A wine that embodies the new style of Priorat: finesse over power, elegance over opulence. With a moderate 13.5% alcohol content, a prime example of precise, terroir-focused winemaking from Terroir al Limit.