Celler Pasanau Vi de Paratge Los Torrents Red 2017 Priorat / Priorato
Description
Viticulture
2 plots on different hillsides separated by a torrent and with 2 different aspects : West face : Carignan East face : Grenache Espalier trained in terraces, organic farming Soil : mountainous terrain with “llicorella” (Priorat silty and stony black Slate)
Vinification
Harvest in boxes mid-September Destemming, crushing and first fermentation in stainless steel vats during 35 days with daily stirring pumping-over
Wine aging
8 months in French oak barrels (225 L)
Vintage details
Mild winter with low rainfall but well spread during the hole spring season (261L). Budburst started a bit earlier than previous cycles but the shoots remained safe. Flowering with no issues at the end of June. Very warm June, July and August as warm as average. Veraison happened second-half of August.
Tasting notes
Cherry tone colour with cherry hues. Straightforward bouquet with concentrated aromas, prominent juicy red fruits (red cherry and plum) Light to Medium bodied, well-balanced and fluid Smooth and silky tannins