The Ferrer Bobet 2017 by winery Ferrer Bobet is a red blend and is made up of 66% Cariñena, 13% Red Grenache, 12% Syrah and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The grapes for the Ferrer Bobet come from their young vines planted in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and with the 2014 vintage, for the first time, they have been supplemented with the fruit from 20 year old vines around the village of Porrera. This blend is the entry level wine from the Porrera winery and scored 94 Robert Parker Points.
The grapes are handpicked in 10 kg crates and undergo a rigorous selection on the double sorting table. Fermentation in 15 and 30 hectolitre wooden, steel and concrete barrels. Aged in French oak barrels, 60% new, for 12 months.
17,680 bottles and 500 magnums were filled in February 2019.
This Ferrer Bobet 2017 shows a deep dark red color with purple reflections.
In the nose beautiful aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and cherries with hints of bay leaf, earth, tobacco and chocolate.
In the mouth dry, medium bodied, ripe soft tannins with medium acidity. Supple and spicy on the palate with ripe black fruit, cedar, spice and a nice long finish.
The optimal drinking temperature for Ferrer Bobet is 16°C.
Pairs perfectly with:
Beef, lamb, stews, game, tenderloin, roast/grilled meats, Spanish jamon and hard cheeses.
Robert Parker gave this blend 94 Parker Points and described the wine as follows:
The eponymous 2017 Ferrer-Bobet is a blend of 65% Cariñena, 25% Garnacha, 15% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon mainly from own vines planted between 2004 and 2005 on llicorella slate on terraces and slopes, higher in Cariñena in this warmer year.
The fermentation took place after a short cold maceration and the maturation took place in French barriques for 12 months. This is fresh and elegant, a character of Cariñena on poor soils. The wine has good ripeness, but without excess; it has floral aromas's and even a herbal touch. It is supple and spicy and has a magical freshness. It has more Cariñena than ever.
Ferrer Bobet is a winery run by two old friends:Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Raül Bobet. As they themselves affirm, the operation of the winery is based on respect: towards nature, towards the Priorat, towards the earth and towards themselves.
Reviews
Decanter - 93 points
Vinous - 92 points
M. Hudin - 93+ points
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