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cellar
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la perla del priorat
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type
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red wine, Reserva
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grapes
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache
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region
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DOQ Priorat
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vintage
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2004
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assembly
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55% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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alcohol
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14,5 % vol.
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vineyard
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La Perla Del Priorat, finca del Mas Dels Frares (1450)
11 to 40 year old vines planted on one of Priorat's oldest vienyards. This vineyard is surrounded by Fites built during the 12th century by the monks of Scala Dei. Soil is pure Llicorella, typical soil of the DOQ Priorat.
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harvest and cold fermentation
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After a selective manual harvest, the chosen grapes are placed in boxes and are refrigerated for 12 to 18 hours during the night. Once they are cold enough, the grapes are placed on a table of selection in order to remove any grape or any remaining grain that does not meet the desired quality for vinification (general aspect, skin quality, size, color, texture, sugar content, acidity etc..). After this (second) selection, the grapes are crushed and transfered in stainless steel vats and french oak barrels for the cold fermentation to begin.
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vinification
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Fermentations at temperatures of 25 to 28 °C combined with pumping over, punching down and delestage. Maceration lasts about 20 to 30 days, depending on each variety.
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ageing
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14 months in new french Allier oak barrel of 300 L. Tonneliers: Cadus and Demptos (France)
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taste notes
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Deep garnet red in colour.
Fruity on the nose, with a great combination of red and black fruits, caramel and cacao touches and hints of toastiness from the ageing process.
In the mouth it is intense and powerful, with notes of fruit and wood perfectly blended. Voluminous, wide and glyceric with a very persistent and pleasant ending.
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ageing potential
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about 10 years
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recommendations
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Decant. Serve at 17-18°C.
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awards / medals / points
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Wine Advocate n° 183, june 2009: 91 points
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price
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16,21 €
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quantity
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