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Somni 2016

47,01 €

(62,68 € / 1000 ml)
Incl. VAT where applicable

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  • The Somni 2016 from Portal del Priorat is a powerful, biodynamically produced red wine made from Carignan and Syrah, which combines the mineral intensity of Priorat with Mediterranean spice and elegant structure. A wine with a strong character from the region's Llicorella slate that combines complexity with drinking pleasure.
  • 🎨 Colour: Bright dense purple with violet reflections
  • 👃 Flavour: Dark berry fruit of cassis, blackberry and elderberry, underlaid with liquorice, dark chocolate and juniper berries; Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, rosemary and black olive; floral notes of violet and lavender; cinnamon, plum jam and roasted coffee in the background
  • 👅 Flavour: Powerful with intense pressure, juicy dark fruits, cool mineral elegance; juniper, liquorice and chocolate with sweet and sour sour cherry accents; long, intense finish with floral, fruity and spicy components in perfect balance
  • 🎭 Character: Structured and full-bodied, yet elegant and easy to drink; Mediterranean flavour meets mineral finesse; dark and powerful, but never overloaded
  • 🍽️ Food recommendation: Roasted roast beef with Mediterranean oven vegetables, braised shoulder of lamb with potato gratin, roast duck breast with hoisin sauce
  • ✨ Special features: Biodynamic cultivation on Llicorella slate; deliberately vinified with little extraction for elegance instead of concentration; from vines that are over 100 years old in some cases; project by Catalan architect Alfredo Arribas
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Wine description for Somni 2016 from Portal del Priorat

Colour & appearance

Bright, dense purple with violet reflections - a visual promise of strength and youthfulness in the glass.

Nose

This pure Carignan from Priorat is dark and structured with impressive aromatic depth. Liquorice and dark chocolate dominate at first, accompanied by juniper berries and an earthy, almost mineral note. Cassis, elderberries and ripe blackberries emphasise the dark fruitiness. The Mediterranean terroir is revealed through thyme, black olives, pine and rosemary. Floral accents of violets, lavender and pansies lend the wine surprising elegance. In the background, cinnamon, plum jam and roasted coffee beans are waiting to be discovered.

Palate

Am Gaumen erfüllt der Somni 2016 die hohen Erwartungen der Nase vollständig. Kraftvoll und druckvoll präsentieren sich saftige, dunkle Früchte mit intensiver Konzentration – und das trotz Alfredo Arribas’ erklärtem Ziel, Weine mit zurückhaltender Extraktion zu erzeugen. Die kühle Mineralität des Llicorella-Schieferbodens bildet ein elegantes Fundament und verleiht dem Wein pure Finesse. Wacholder, Lakritz und Schokolade werden im Glas immer präsenter, während Sauerkirsch-Aromen süß-säuerliche Kontrapunkte setzen. Der Nachhall ist lang, intensiv und perfekt ausbalanciert zwischen floralen, fruchtigen und würzigen Komponenten. Ein Wein mit außergewöhnlicher Trinkfreude.

General information

The Somni 2016 comes from Priorat, one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions. Portal del Priorat was founded by Catalan architect Alfredo Arribas, who has been practising biodynamic viticulture for around 15 years. The 100% Carignan vines grow on the characteristic Llicorella slate soils, some of which are over 100 years old. The wine contains 14.0% alcohol by volume and is vinified dry.

Food pairing suggestions

Roasted roast beef with Mediterranean oven vegetables, olive oil and pine nuts, Roast duck breast with hoisin sauce, red cabbage and duchess potatoes or Braised shoulder of lamb with green beans and potato gratin are the ideal accompaniment to this powerful Priorat wine.

Special features

Bemerkenswert ist Arribas’ Philosophie: trotz der Komplexität und Substanz des Weins verzichtet er bewusst auf übermäßige Extraktion. Das Ergebnis ist ein Wein mit Kraft und Eleganz in perfekter Balance – authentisches Priorat mit biodynamischem Ansatz.

Profile

Winemaker

Portal del Priorat

Country

Spain

Region

Priorat

Vintage

Colour

Variety

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Content

Alcohol content

14.0% Vol.

Residual sugar

Allergens

Contains sulphites

Manufacturer

Portal del Priorat, C. de la Font n. 9, 43737 Gratallops / Spain

Complete product name

Portal del Priorat Somni 2016

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