Pas de deux 2018

Wine Description for Pas de deux 2018 by Coreografia

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, rich cherry red with bright reflections, indicating the youthful freshness of this debut vintage.

Nose

Surprisingly and fascinatingly complex: dark chocolate dominates initially, yet without any heaviness or overripeness. Instead, earthy notes, beetroot and fresh almonds unfold with a delicate herbal component. Morello cherry and sour cherry provide the necessary freshness – an unusual but harmonious aromatic profile.

Palate

The chocolate notes recede in favour of a precise, earthy minerality carried by fine bitter compounds. The tannin shows restraint but is perfectly dosed. What impresses is the elegance and lightness of foot at 13% alcohol – juicy, with excellent drinkability. This is modern Spanish red wine artistry: subtle, food-friendly, without bombast. Grenache and Carignan truly dance a Pas de Deux here of light and dark, sweetness and acidity.

Finish

Medium length, with fine bitterness and lingering earthy notes. Remains playful and spirited, never becoming heavy.

Terroir & Origin

From Montsant, the up-and-coming neighbour of Priorat. The region produces concentrated yet more accessible wines than its famous neighbour – perfect for this modern approach.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Grenache and Carignan, the classic grape varieties of Montsant, interpreted with contemporary restraint. Tatjana Peceric, Head Winemaker at Terroir al Limit, demonstrates a deft touch for balance and elegance with this debut vintage of her own project, Coreografia.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Smoked celeriac with beech mushrooms and cured beef fillet, pan-fried monkfish with paprika jus, beetroot carpaccio with grilled goat’s cheese. The earthy notes and moderate structure make it an ideal companion for mushroom dishes and root vegetables.

Special Features

First vintage of a promising new project. A wine that proves Spanish red wine can shine without opulence and oak barrel dominance – contemporary, precise, balletic.