Somni 2017

Wine description for Somni 2017 from Portal del Priorat

Colour & appearance

Tiefes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen, die die Jugendlichkeit dieses Priorat-Weins verraten. Mittlere Viskosität im Glas, die auf moderate Extraktion hindeutet – ganz im Sinne von Alfredo Arribas’ Philosophie.

Nose

Expressive and multi-layered: dark cherries and Blackberries meet the typical Priorat notes of Slate and Graphite. The Syrah brings black pepper and Violets into play, while the old Carignan Herbs of the garrigue, Lavender and a fine Smoky flavour contributes. Subtle echoes of Cocoa and Mediterranean spices round off the bouquet.

Palate

This is where the true art is revealed: despite 14.5% alcohol, the wine never seems heavy or overloaded. The fruit is precise and dark - Cassis, Plum, black olive. The tannins are ripe but present, grippy without dominating. The mineral component of the Llicorella slate runs through the entire flavour like a red thread. Remarkably balanced with lively acidity, which gives this concentrated Priorat freshness and drinkability.

Departure

Long and cool with persistent Slate notes, dark chocolate and a touch of Thyme. The mineral signature remains present - the terroir has the last word.

Terroir & origin

From the legendary Priorat, from the characteristic Llicorella slate soils. Alfredo Arribas cultivates the vineyards biodynamically and uses old vines - some of which are over 100 years old - that are rooted in the steep slopes. These old Carignan and Syrah vines bring complexity and depth that can only come from this unique terroir.

Grape variety & vinification

Cuvée from Carignan and Syrah. Arribas’ Ansatz ist bewusst zurückhaltend: wenig Extraktion, keine Überkonzentration. Das Ergebnis ist ein Priorat, der Eleganz über Kraft stellt, ohne an Ausdrucksstärke einzubüßen – ein moderner Klassiker.

Food pairing suggestions

Braised rack of lamb with Rosemary, Braised beef, Wild boar terrine, mature Manchego or Catalan butifarra with white beans. The wine tolerates strong, spicy flavours.

Special features

Part of a visionary project: architect Alfredo Arribas combines biodynamic viticulture with uncompromising quality. The Somni epitomises the new generation of Priorat wines - powerful but never brutal, complex without effort.