Arbossar Priorat - Terroir Al Limit

The Arbossar Priorat from Terroir Al Limit in Catalonia shows a bright, purple-red color when swirled in the glass. If you give it a bit of air by swirling, you can perceive an excellent balance in this red wine, as it does not appear watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the sides of the glass. The initial nose of the Arbossar Priorat reveals nuances of sour cherries and raspberries. Notes from barrel aging, such as further fruity-balsamic nuances, join the fruity aspects of the bouquet.

This red wine from Terroir Al Limit is for people who can’t drink their wine dry enough. The Arbossar Priorat comes very close to that ideal, having been vinified with just 0.5 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an exceptionally silky texture. Thanks to the moderate acidity, the Arbossar Priorat caresses the palate with a pleasing mouthfeel without sacrificing freshness. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Catalonia region delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of raspberry and sour cherry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the slate-dominated soils are also present.

Vinification of the Arbossar Priorat from Terroir Al Limit

This balanced red wine from Spain is vinified from the Cariñena grape variety. In Catalonia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on slate soils. A clearly significant influence on the ripening of the grapes also comes from the fact that the Cariñena grapes thrive in a warm climate. This is expressed, among other things, in particularly well-ripened grapes and a comparatively high alcohol content in the wine. When perfectly ripe, the grapes for the Arbossar Priorat are harvested exclusively by hand, without the use of strenuous and non-selective mechanical harvesters. After picking, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house, where they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation for several months in oak barrels.

Food pairing for the Arbossar Priorat from Terroir Al Limit

This Spanish red wine pairs perfectly with arugula penne, Thai cucumber salad, or spicy lamb curry.

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