Terroir Sense Fronteres | Montsant | Guix Vermell | 2018 | 750ml

Description

Product description for Terroir Sense Fronteres Guix Vermell 2018

Info

Dominik Huber & Tatjana Peceric, Head Winemakers of Terroir al Limit and Terroir Sense Fronteres, are the dual helm of these wines. The duo has expanded their portfolio of highly acclaimed wines from Priorat to include the neighboring region of Montsant. The top cuvée of the new project is called Guix Vermell and comes from the Montalts vineyard in the immediate vicinity of their Les Manyes vineyard, only on the other side of the district. Both wineries follow the three-tier system of region, village, and Grand Cru, as we know it from Burgundy: Bourgogne, Village, and Grand Cru. The Premier Cru is omitted for the time being. In both projects, the goal is for the wines to reach the bottle cool and full of finesse. At the Terroir Sens Fronteres winery, this has been achieved by removing wooden vessels and using concrete and clay. At Terroir al Limit, over the past 15 years, they have evolved from small wooden barrels to full-bodied foudres. This will also be the next step here. The Guix Vermell is made from the Garnacha Fina grape variety. This is considered the ultimate in the La Figuera region. In the 2018 vintage, they filled 1,600 bottles.

Colour

Dense, sparkling cherry red

Nose

The Guix Vermell appears absolutely dark and profound. Yet it doesn’t convey the slightest feeling of fullness or heaviness. And we all know that Garnacha can be the basis of the greatest calibers of Spanish red wines. It is permeated with darkness, coolness, and elegance. It floats absolutely weightlessly in the glass. Hardly any change. An absolute manifesto. In the fashion industry, this timeless marvel would be called the “little black dress.” Always appropriate, never out of style. It displays dark, almost black fruits such as blackberry, cassis, and black currants. A touch of tar, leather, and licorice underscores this colour scheme. Olives, rosemary, and juniper contribute Mediterranean and ethereal elements. White pepper and an almost bloody nose are almost reminiscent of Syrah from the northern Rhône.

Palate

It grips the palate firmly. With considerable punch and captivating, yet fine-grained tannins, it fills the mouth with the first small sip. The adjectives dark, cool, and elegant are absolutely appropriate here, too. It coats the palate with an almost silky feel. The Mediterranean spice clearly comes through. Meaty and juicy at the same time. It really whets the appetite for more. Subtle roasted aromas linger in the aftertaste, immediately bringing thoughts to the new barbecue cookbook.

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Producer website: https://terroir-sense-fronteres.com/