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 vibrant violet reflections – a wine that already promises energy and depth in the glass.

Nose

The nose is rich and invitingly warm: black cherries, mulberries and elderberry form an opulent fruit foundation. Beneath this shimmer spicy notes of bay leaf, dried tomatoes and black olives, which lend a Mediterranean depth to the balsamic top note.

Palate

The attack is juicy and direct – dark fruit and the characteristic Llicorella slate mineral of Priorat play an elegant interplay. A lively acidity drives the wine forward with purpose, whilst ripe, silky tannins maintain structure and drinking flow in perfect balance. A Priorat in Burgundian garb – yet never denying its origins.

Finish

Long, precise and marked by fine bitterness. The finish unites juiciness and finesse with a lingering mineral note that leaves you wanting more.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the legendary Llicorella slate soils of Priorat, complemented by clay-rich slate components. This distinctive terroir gives the wine its characteristic tension between fruit and mineral.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A balanced blend of 50% Carignan and 50% Grenache Noir. Terroir al Limit stands for minimalist viticulture with the utmost respect for origin and grape variety – the result is a wine of remarkable transparency and expressiveness. The magnum bottle favours slow, harmonious maturation.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with braised hare with juniper and bay leaf, an aromatic tagine with stockfish, quinces and ras el hanout or – surprisingly apt – with fresh white cheese with smoked beetroot and wild herb salad.

Special Features

The 2017 vintage produced ripe, concentrated wines with pronounced warmth in Priorat. In the magnum format (1500 ml), this Terra de Cuques has the potential for further years of cellar development – a wine for the patient, yet one that already brings great pleasure today.