Terra de Cuques negre 2017 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Terra de Cuques negre 2017 1500ml Magnum by Terroir al Limit

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with violet reflections, indicating the freshness of this Mediterranean red wine. Particularly expressive when presented in the magnum bottle.

Nose

Rich and warm-hearted, this Priorat opens with deep dark fruit of black cherries, mulberries and elderberry. The spicy frame of bay leaf, dried tomatoes and black olives lends the bouquet a Mediterranean complexity that combines balsamic notes with fruity depth.

Palate

The attack is juicy and inviting – the dark fruit seems to float above the distinctive Llicorella slate note that makes Priorat unmistakable. Extract-rich yet threaded through with a vibrant acidity, the wine rapidly develops dynamism. The ripe, velvety tannins contribute a drink-inducing bitterness and weave juice with finesse into an elegant whole.

Finish

Persistent and mineral-driven, with lingering dark fruit and fine spice. The slate note remains present and lends the finale structure and length.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from slate and clay-rich slate soils in Priorat, one of Spain’s most renowned wine regions. Terroir al Limit masterfully understands how to bring out the mineral signature of the famous Llicorella soils.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A balanced blend of 50% Carignan and 50% Grenache Noir. Vinification follows Burgundian principles – finesse over power – without denying its Mediterranean origin.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with braised hare with juniper and bay leaf, tagine with stockfish, quinces and ras el hanout or fresh white cheese with smoked beetroot and wild herb salad. The balance of fruit, minerality and spice makes it a versatile food companion.

Special Features

A Priorat in Burgundian dress – this apt characterisation perfectly describes Terroir al Limit’s elegant approach. The magnum bottle also promises excellent ageing potential.