Winery: Celler Aixalà  Alcait                                           

Region: Catalonia - D.O.Q. Priorat

Vintage: 2017                                     

Bottle: 150 cl                                                    

Grape Varieties: 100% Samsó (Carignan)

Type:  Red Oak aged

Alcohol Volume: 14.5%

Serving Temperature:  16º - 18º

Production: Ecologic wine of limited production, sourced from the younger vines of the family’s vineyard in Torroja, carignan vines of 15-20 years in age. The cultivation of the vineyards is done under sustainable viticulture and observing the Biodynamic principles. The wine is elaborated under the new appellation “Vi de la Vila” from Gratallops, this legislation introduced in 2009 by the DOQ Priorat, recognises and protects each region’s different characteristics, viniculture, climatic, soil, etc.... with the purpose of highlighting their particular characteristics. They employ no pesticides, fungicides or herbicides.  Aged 12 months in oak barrels of which 30% is chestnut oak.

Tasting Notes:  With a much aromatic and youthful profile, bold, fresher and aromatic, good concentration of very ripe fruit and floral notes. Soft and silky on the palate, displays a touch of sweet well integrated oak, firm tannins, quite long and fresh finish.

Note:  Enjoy it over the next 5 – 6 years