2013 Herencia Altes La Serra Negre [WA93]

Producer: Herencia Altes  
Region: Terra Alta, Catalonia, Spain   
Blend: Cariñena and Garnacha 
Year: 2013 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

A little marked by the élevage with lactic aromas intermixed with notes of fruits of the forest, the 2013 La Serra Negre is a blend of old-vine Cariñena and Garnacha from a single vineyard that names the wine: This is a red matured in new French oak foudre (that I hope they'll reuse in following vintages and mark the wine less) which might explain the initial oaky note. The palate is sinewy, fine-grained and has good acidity that lends elegance and balance to the wine. A pleasant surprise and a new wine to follow, as it should get better as the foudres age and impart less aromas and flavors to the wine. 2,000 bottles.

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Organically grown. 

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