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Merum Priorati Viticultura Extrema 'El Cel' 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Cataluna
appellation
Priorat
WS
96
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2017
WS
96
Rated 96 by Wine Spectator
An elegant red that gracefully walks a fine line between rich expression and restraint. Fresh, with a frame of fine-grained tannins and a beautiful nose of mountain herbs, violet, graphite and milled pepper, which accent the pure beam of ripe black currant and mineral character on the palate. Long, mouthfilling finish. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 240 cases made, 40 cases imported. ... More details
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Merum Priorati Viticultura Extrema 'El Cel' 2020 750ml

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WS
96
WS
96
Rated 96 by Wine Spectator
An elegant red that gracefully walks a fine line between rich expression and restraint. Fresh, with a frame of fine-grained tannins and a beautiful nose of mountain herbs, violet, graphite and milled pepper, which accent the pure beam of ripe black currant and mineral character on the palate. Long, mouthfilling finish. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 240 cases made, 40 cases imported.
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El Cel has an opaque cherry-red hue with a purple rim. The nose has notes of dark fruit such as ripe blueberries, with subtle undertones of pastries, as well as hints of toasted grain from the French oak. It is broad on entry and refreshing on the palate, thanks to its well-integrated minerality. It has aromas of dark fruit such as wild berries, blackberries and plums. It unfolds in powerful, complex fashion, and its silky tannins ensure a long, elegant midpalate.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Cataluna
appellation
Priorat
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2017
Overview
An elegant red that gracefully walks a fine line between rich expression and restraint. Fresh, with a frame of fine-grained tannins and a beautiful nose of mountain herbs, violet, graphite and milled pepper, which accent the pure beam of ripe black currant and mineral character on the palate. Long, mouthfilling finish. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 240 cases made, 40 cases imported.
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Region: Cataluna

With sixty thousand hectares of prime land under vine, and over two hundred bodegas and wineries operating there, the Spanish region of Catalunya is a vitally important centre for Spanish wine production and viticulture. It seems this has been the case for several thousand years, and recent archaeological findings have proven that Catalunya has a wine history which pre-dates Roman Spain by a considerable margin, making it one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Catalan wines today are dominated by the ever popular sparkling Cava wines, made in the methode champenois, and drank across the globe as a fine replacement for the more expensive Champagne wines. However, the excellent climatic conditions and terroir of Catalunya means that the bodegas of the region can also produce excellent still red and white wines, made from the wide range of grape varietals which thrive there.
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Country: Spain

From the deep and intense Rioja wines, or the dry and refreshing Ruedas, from Tempranillos to Verdejos, the range and quality of Spanish wines is always going to impress and fascinate. With several thousand years of traditions and expertise leading the way, Spanish wineries are currently producing some of the most flavorful and interesting wines to come out of Europe, striving to overcome the reputation problems the country suffered in the mid to late twentieth century. Despite being one of the largest producers of wine in the world, with billions of bottles being filled each year, Spanish wine producers are more interested in quality over quantity than ever before. The results of this are some truly world class wines rivaling even the finest produce of France in regards to balance, character and flavor, gaining new fans and enthusiasts every day.
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From the deep and intense Rioja wines, or the dry and refreshing Ruedas, from Tempranillos to Verdejos, the range and quality of Spanish wines is always going to impress and fascinate. With several thousand years of traditions and expertise leading the way, Spanish wineries are currently producing some of the most flavorful and interesting wines to come out of Europe, striving to overcome the reputation problems the country suffered in the mid to late twentieth century. Despite being one of the largest producers of wine in the world, with billions of bottles being filled each year, Spanish wine producers are more interested in quality over quantity than ever before. The results of this are some truly world class wines rivaling even the finest produce of France in regards to balance, character and flavor, gaining new fans and enthusiasts every day.