Terroir al Limit | Priorat | Dits del Terra | 2021 | 750ml

Description

Product description for Terroir al Limit Dits del Terra 2021

Info

2021 was a hot and dry year, even in Priorat. But Dominik Huber’s team was repeatedly surprised by rainfall right at harvest time. Rainfall followed every three to four days, presenting them with major challenges. Access to the extreme vineyards became increasingly dangerous and problematic. Nobody wants moisture in their grapes. Accordingly, the selection process was essential. The result was very low alcohol levels, just barely reaching the lower limit of the DOCa regulations of 13.5% alcohol. The reasonableness of this rule should be questioned in general. In addition, Dominik Huber has solemnly banned “wood” completely with 2021. Only neutral foudres and concrete are used. The Carignan vines are over 60 years old. The vines are completely south-facing and deliver a noticeably warmer, Mediterranean impression under the two Premier Crus Arbossar and Dits del Terra. The vines are more ripe and concentrated at harvest. Dits del Terra is always picked before the arbossar. The whole bunches are fermented in cement tanks for seven to ten days. The subsequent aging in these tanks lasts eight months.

Colour

Dark, velvety cherry red with delicate, bright violet highlights.

Nose

A dark, elegant, never-ending aroma wafts from the glass. Fruit, spice, nut, herbs, and much more. It appears pure and clean, cool, and yet full of finesse. Blackberry, plenty of sour cherry, a touch of elderberry, and red currant are loudly but carefully present. Pistachio and almond form an unusual but perfectly matching nutty component. It has traces of juniper, long pepper, and dried oregano. A hint of rosehip tea shyly peeks out from the second row. Eucalyptus, mint, and a hint of thyme provide plenty of herbal freshness. Pansies and violets round it off with enormous elegance and finesse.

Palate

…and just as it flows onto the palate in a fine stream. Its acidity is gripping, and its astringency is outstanding. This makes drinking it truly enjoyable and thirst-quenching. The fruit is wonderfully finely divided and positively tart. Acidity and fruit break up again and again. 2021 Dits del Terra plays with pleasantly tart notes. It appears cool and straight. Its silky, elegant mouthfeel is reminiscent of silk. Smooth, cooling, and flawless. A fine tannin coats the mouth, but is repeatedly challenged by the fruit and acidity. Strong texture. Nutty nuances and the dried herbs characterize the aromatic picture alongside the fruit in the finish.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 96

The 2021 Dits del Terra shows lower alcohol and more freshness, and it has an herbal note and feels very young and undeveloped. Like most of the 2021s, they shortened the time of aging, and it was completely in concrete and didn’t touch any oak (they sold all the foudres). There’s purity and precision, elegance and freshness. 4,098 bottles were filled in June 2022.
Luis Gutiérrez

Vinous

Score: 95

The 2021 Dits del Terra is 100% Cariñena from Priorat. A rare example of a light red from the warm southern-exposed slopes, it offers candied sour cherry aromas with faint hints of leaves and marmalade. Dry and rich yet vibrant on the palate, the nuanced flavors and fine-grained tannins add depth to its mild character. This red pivots on heightened acidity, providing a cleansing mouthfeel—a different wine style for Priorat.
— Joaquín Hidalgo
Drinking window: 2025 – 2036
Review date: Nov 2024

Producer website: https://terroir-al-limit.com/