The 'Nit de Nin' Mas d'en Caçador Priorat 2015 consists of 60% Garnacha negra and Garnacha peluda and 40% Cariñena. The grapes come from old vines (90 years old) on the famous Llicorella slate, 650 meters above sea level. The grapes for this wine are harvested by hand and fermented whole for one month in natural oak barrels. The wine aged for sixteen months in a 2,700-liter barrel (French oak). Less than 5,000 bottles will be produced.
This 'Nit de Nin' Mas d'en Caçador Priorat 2015 shows in the glass a deep purple-red color - almost black.
In the medium(+) intense nose delicate aromas'of blackberries, cassis and roses with hints of black pepper, eucalyptus, bay leaf and balsamic.
On the palate dry, full-bodied with lively acidity and medium(+) ripe and fine tannins. Nicely layered, well balanced and with great complexity. Supple, round and concentrated on the palate. The finish has medium(++) intensity. Already great but will keep getting better.
Fits perfectly with:
Conill amb xocolata, a rabbit in Catalan chocolate sauce. Game, smoked ribs, full cheeses, stewed lamb, or virtually any grilled meat or umami rich roasted vegetable preparation is also a good idea.
The 'Nit de Nin' Mas d'en Caçador 2015 is a single vineyard located in the village of Porrera, at an altitude of 650 meters. The vineyard is only about 1.5 hectares and ééone of the highest plots in Priorat. Wine production is quite low - max. 5000 bottles. The whole bunches, partly unstemmed, undergo alcoholic fermentation with natural yeast cells in foeders for a period of 4 weeks. Aged for 16 months in 2,700-liter French oak casks. No filtering. Minimal dose of SO2 just before bottling.
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