COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Carignan, Garnacha Negra, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Ferrer Bobet
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Priorat Selecció Especial Vinyes Velles from Ferrer Bobet is a red wine from the Priorat DOCa in Catalonia, Spain. The wine is produced by Ferrer Bobet, a winery founded by Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Raül Bobet, who are dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of Priorat through meticulous viticulture and winemaking. The grapes are sourced from old vines, often referred to as 'Vinyes Velles', grown on the region's distinctive slate soils, known as 'llicorella'. The 2018 vintage was marked by cooler growing conditions, requiring careful vineyard management to achieve optimal ripeness and balance.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from vines over 100 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyards are on steep, slate-covered hillsides.
Fact 03
Wine undergoes 19 months of French oak aging.
Fact 04
A minimum of 4 years bottle aging before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Priorat Selecció Especial Vinyes Velles begins with meticulous hand-harvesting of grapes into small bins, followed by a rigorous berry-by-berry selection. Fermentation occurs in small vats made of wood, stainless steel, and cement, allowing for individual plot vinification. The wine is then aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of four years of bottle aging before release. The winery emphasizes organic viticulture and avoids the use of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
