We thought really hard for 6 months about what to drink next. We decided on tasting our first Catalan wine (don't call it Spain)...EXPERIENCE
Cork is dark & jammy. Nose has a lot going on, dark chocolate, smokey, some light tart fruit, earthy fall leaves. As it opens, the nose begins to have some mushroom funk. The first taste is chocolate, cherries, and smoke. There is some sugar on the front and dryness on the finish with a slight sourness. Nice dark smokey, coffee notes throughout.
VERDICT
SIT OUT - It's always painful to type that... Don't get us wrong, this is a great wine; one that we'd gladly drink again. The only problem is the cost... $95! At that price point, we expect to have our minds blown. I'd expect to pay anywhere from $30-$50 for a wine of this quality, but for $95 your money is better spent elsewhere (we suggest grabbing as much Quinterelli as you can before prices skyrocket!).
FACTS
Great stuff on Vall Llach's website (though its a bit difficult to navigate), including details on each separate vintage. This DOQ (just think DOCG, but for Catalonia) wine comes from the Priorat winemaking region in Southern Catalonia. It is made up of 70% Cariñena, 15% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak before bottling.
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