Wine information
The grapes for this exceptional red wine come from a single vineyard that was planted with the Cariñena variety in 1911. The old bush vines grow on a steep, north-east facing slope at an altitude of 370 metres, which contains the famous Llicorella slate soils of the Priorat. The Clos del Portal winery farms the site biodynamically. The grapes were fermented with the raisins, followed by 18 months of ageing in a single French oak bocoy.
Color
Rich cherry red
Nose
The expressive bouquet shows great freshness and depth, with notes of iron as well as stimulating floral and herbaceous aromas. Typical for Cariñena is also the dark fruit. Overall, the nose is insanely attractive, intense and seductive. Expressiveness, complexity and clarity merge. The cool minerality grounds the wine, which is also a classic characteristic of Cariñena.
Palate
The wine fabulously combines electrifying freshness and tension with the power and maturity typical of Priorat. The growth is concentrated, but not heavy. The rich tannin is ripe and fine-grained and not at all astringent. The vibrant, very long finish is carried by a nervy acidity. In short, La Solana dels Marges stands for powerful elegance and has a great personality of its own. The times when the Cariñena grape variety was ridiculed as "rustic" are definitely over.
Food recommendations by Thomas Götz
- Lamb rolls and mushrooms on a skewer , with Mediterranean herbs
- Escalivada
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Portal del Priorat |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Priorat & Montsant |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Drinking temperature | 17° |
| Manufacturer | Portal del Priorat, C. de la Font n. 9, 43737 Gratallops / Spain |
