COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Garnacha, Cariñena
PRODUCER
Sangenis i Vaqué SL.
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vall Por Sangenís i Vaqué is a red wine from the Priorat DOQ region in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Sangenis i Vaqué SL, a family winery with a long history in the village of Porrera. The wine is crafted from Garnacha and Cariñena, grapes historically significant to the Priorat region. The producer's deep connection to their historic family vineyards and the unique terroir of Priorat are central to their winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Priorat's 'llicorella' slate soil is crucial for its wine's character.
Fact 02
Garnacha and Cariñena are the historic heart of Priorat's red blends.
Fact 03
The Sangenis i Vaqué family legacy in winemaking spans centuries.
Fact 04
Porrera is one of the historic villages within the Priorat appellation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vall Por Sangenís i Vaqué likely involves traditional methods suited to the Priorat region. Grapes are typically hand-harvested. Fermentation is expected to occur in stainless steel tanks, potentially followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging in oak barrels, a practice common in Priorat, which contributes to its structure and complexity.
