We climbed a small wine Designation of Origin became official in 2002, Montsant. Is an extension of horseshoe-shaped area surrounding the designation of origin of the Priorato. Although his D.O. officer is new, is a long history of wine area for many years was made in the DO Tarragona subzone of Falset.
The broth is climb the vintage 2007 and is the fruit of the Bodega Ficaria Vins, a family winery that has made this wine the name of his youngest daughter, Elia. This winery is located in the town of La Figuera (Tarragona). Elia is a wine made from Garnacha Tinta multivarietal (80%), Shiraz (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), all produced in their own vineyards, thus favoring the control of the entire process.
Fermentation was performed separately for each variety in stainless steel tanks of 1,000 liters. The aged in French Allier oak barrels of 225 liters for a period of time between 10 and 12 months. The production does not exceed 5,000 bottles.
WINE TASTING
Bordeaux bottle, dressed in simple but artistic label, representing an eye we assume to be the daughter. Alcohol Volume 14.8%
Visual: Picota Cardinals robe with piping. Brilliant. His tear is elegant and goes with the cup parsimony, tinted windows.
Nose: Input full of nuances with many red and black fruits ripe (blackberries, strawberries, raspberries), cacao, spices (black pepper), roasted, mineral and balsamic (mentholated).
Palate: powerful, nerve but still be tasty and delightful. Good structure, correct acidity and a tad of astringency. Alcohol very well integrated. Outstanding balsamic and toasted notes. It's a long wine journey that melts in your mouth leaving a load of ripe fruit and spices on your end.
An excellent wine to accompany dishes, stews power. Between 8-10 euros price, excellent value / quality / price
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