Nit de Nin „Mas d’en Caçador“ 2018 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Nit de Nin „Mas d’en Caçador“ 2018 1500ml Magnum by Familia Nin Ortiz

Colour & Appearance

Deep, almost black purple – a wine that reveals its concentration and power at first glance.

Nose

Impressive development: The 2018 shows noticeably fresher character than its predecessors, without losing intensity. Ripe plums, blackberries, blackcurrants and black cherries meet the mineral coolness of Llicorella slate. Spice notes of bay leaf, cinnamon, pepper and clove interweave with a smoky nuance. The wine needs time in the glass, then a fascinating depth unfolds with stony freshness.

Palate

Hedonism in its purest form – yet never overblown. The balance between ripe, dark fruit (blackberries, black cherries, damsons, cassis) and vibrant acidity is perfectly calibrated. Lingonberries and sloe bring freshness, charcoal, violet and hoisin sauce add complexity. The tannin is powerful yet ripe – still youthfully firm, but with enormous ageing potential. The mineral precision these ancient vines draw from the iron slate gives the wine an electrifying tension.

Finish

Overwhelmingly long, with an inner calm and balance that characterises great wines. The minerality carries far, accompanied by dark fruit and fine spice notes.

Terroir & Origin

From one of the highest vineyard sites in Priorat (approximately 650 metres) on the border between Porrera and Gratallops. The three-hectare parcels with 80 to 110-year-old vines on pure Llicorella iron slate are worked with mules – a vineyard of extraordinary remoteness and authenticity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Grenache (Garnatxa and Garnatxa Pelluda) and Carignan (Cariñena) from ancient, low-trained vines. Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation and 16 months‘ maturation in 2,700-litre oak. The declining alcohol levels demonstrate the continuously improved vineyard work of the Familia Nin Ortiz.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Roasted lamb leg with herbs and garlic, grilled seafood with radicchio and black olives, saffron rice with rabbit or hearty braised dishes. Decanting for a few hours is recommended.

Special Features

Magnum format (1500ml) for optimal maturation. A Priorat of extraordinary depth and precision – an expression of a unique terroir and uncompromising craftsmanship.