Red Wine Abadia de Poblet El Tossal de la Salut 2018
Crianza red wine from Conca de Barberà. Varietal Grenache fermented and aged in concrete diposits.
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One of the two flagship wines of bodega Abadía de Poblet, a brand of Grupo Codorníu, the wine Abadia de Poblet El Tossal de la Salut is the only varietal Grenache red wine produced in DO Conca de Barberà, southern Catalonia.
A distinctively fresh Spanish red wine, the grapes come from a single, north-oriented vineyard with slate and red clay soils located in the Prades mountain range, on the boundary between Conca de Barberà and Priorat, at 700 metres of altitude.
Hand-harvested in October, once in the cellar the grapes were gently crushed and fermented whole bunch in concrete diposits with wild yeasts. After that, the red wine Abadia de Poblet El Tossat de la Salut 2018 was macerated and aged for some months in the diposits.
This is an uncommon and captivating red wine from Conca de Barberà.
Aerate this Crianza red wine 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Abadía de Poblet El Tossal de la Salut is mediu ruby with some reddish tinges. |
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Nose | Intense aromas of ripe cherries, strawberries, garrigue and aromatic herbs literally burst out of the glass, giving way to red flowers, undergrowth, peppercorn and wet earth. This varietal Grenache is simply intoxicating. |
Palate | This wine from bodega Abadía de Poblet is phenomenally fresh and very expressive. Light to medium-bodied, balanced and very sensuous, with pristine red fruit, an intense remembrance of garrigue - a feature of the wines from Conca de Barberà - and a long finish with enticing floral and mineral remembrances. |
Our personal opinion | From the heart of monastic Catalonia, the wine Abadía de Poblet El Tossal de la Salut 2018 is a showstopper. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Abadía de Poblet El Tossal de la Salut 2016: Parker 92. Enterwine 93. Peñín 90. J.Suckling 93. 9.61 points - Guía de Vins de Catalunya (Cata a ciegas). |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Conca de Barberà |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in concrete barrels |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
Pairings | Aperitif, Bull meat, Cold meats, Duck, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Mushrooms, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted pork, Steak Tartare |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |