Somni 2015 5000ml

Wine Description for Somni 2015 5000ml by Portal del Priorat

Colour & Appearance

Deep, saturated purple-red with youthful intensity – a visual promise of the power this Priorat wine holds in the glass.

Nose

With sufficient air contact, the Somni unfolds a lavish play of aromas between overripeness and freshness. Cassis, plums and cherries meet elderberries, sloe and blood oranges – at times liqueur-like and concentrated, at others refreshingly vibrant. Arribas achieves this balancing act with impressive precision. Mediterranean herbs such as bay leaf and sage underpin the fruit, joined by liquorice, mocha, charcoal and dark tobacco. What is remarkable: a cool, mineral component runs through the bouquet and balances the southern warmth in an inimitable way.

Palate

Full, ripe and powerful – yet never heavy-handed. The opulent fruit richness is kept in check by cool minerality and fine acidity, which makes the wine remarkably stimulating despite its abundance. Elegant oak and fine tannins structure the body without imposing themselves. Here craftsmanship shines through: the balance between hedonism and finesse, between power and elegance is masterfully achieved. A wine that both demands and seduces.

Finish

Long, mineral-driven, with lingering dark fruit and a hint of slate and peat.

Terroir & Origin

The vines are rooted at 320 to 360 metres elevation in the characteristic Llicorella slate weathered soil of Priorat with high iron content – that terroir which gives the region its distinctive mineral fingerprint.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Cariñena and Syrah from predominantly old vines. Hand-harvested during the first three weeks of October, careful berry selection, 24-day fermentation in stainless steel tank and twelve months ageing in large French oak barrels.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Partridge in Cariñena with Puy lentils, lamb shoulder with labneh, dates and chickpeas, but also with grilled aubergines with lentils, soft eggs and dukkah – the Somni masters both robust meat dishes and aromatic vegetarian cuisine.

Special Features

The impressive 5-litre bottle underscores the celebratory character of this wine and promises optimal ageing conditions for the years to come.