GV5 Priorat 2009

GRATAVINUM (par/by Parés Baltà)

GV5 Priorat
2009

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
Region
Cataluna
Appellation
Priorat
Varietal(s)
Grenache 65 %
Carignan 30 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 5 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
New French and Hungarian barrels
Length of aging
13 months
Producer's website

About this winery

In the wild and rugged landscape of the Priorat, a dramatic struggle for survival of the vine is carried out. An unique atmosphere that captures any nature and wine lover. That was what attracted the Cusiné Family, one of the traditional wine families in the region of Penedes. That was the magic that led them to start this project with the young winemaker Jordi Fernandez. Gratavinum name is formed by the contraction of the name of the village where the winery is: Gratallops and Vinum wine in...

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Production notes

Pre-cold maceration of 7 days at 4ºC. Alcoholic fermentation n new French and Hungarian oak barrels of 400 litres for 11 days at 28ºC.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby colour. On the nose, it stats with black fruit jam and toasty reminiscences, changing into mineral notes later, especially phosphorous and graphite. Powerful, with a high quantity of great quality tannins, sweetness and velvety. Mineral notes, especially graphite, excellent acidity and very long aftertaste. Fresh, showing the terroir character.