Red Wine En Números Vermells Aiaiai 2022

Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of 5 varieties aged for 8 months in clay vessels and French oak barrels.

Crianza. 8 Months in distinct containers
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
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Availability: In stock

€17.15
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The entry-level Spanish red wine of bodega En Números Vermells, the personal project of talented winemaker Sílvia Puig, the wine En Números Vermells Aiaiai is made from a blend of 5 grape varieties sourced from several plots scattered across DOQ Priorat.

The varieties are Hairy Grenache, Grenache, Carignan, Merlot and Syrah. The Merlot, Syrah and most Grenache vineyards are in Poboleda, the Hairy Grenache ones are in Bellmunt del Priorat and the Carignan and the rest of Grenache vineyards are in Torroja del Priorat. Vines are 15 to 30 years old.

Each grape variety was separately viinified in stainless steel tanks. After finishing fermentation this red wine from Priorat was blended and then aged in 2nd and 3rd year French oak abrrels and clay vessels for 8 months.

The red wine En Números Vermells Aiaiai 2022 was bottled after a gentle filtration.

Pair this Crianza red wine with legume recipes, meat dishes, tapas or a cheese and cold cuts platter.

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Appearance

The red wine En Números Vermells Aiaiai is medium purple with a ruby rim.

Nose

This blend of Hairy Grenache, Grenache, Carignan, Merlot and Syrah is characteristic and intense, with typical Priorat notes of tar and smoke, ripe forest berries, some bitter cocoa, and suggestions of herbs, toast and spices.

Palate

Flavourful and meaty, this wine of bodega En Números Vermells has some tannins, a lively acidity and a nice drinkability. Gently mineral, with lively berryish flavours, some notes of coffee and pepper and a long finish with a delicious smokey aftertaste.

Our personal opinion

An approachable yet characterful Priorat, the red wine En Números Vermells Aiaiai 2022 is a wine of pleasure.

OTHER VINTAGES

En Números Vermells Aiaiai 2021:

Enterwine 91.

Year 2022
Type Red
D.O. Priorat
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in distinct containers
Number of months aged in Barrels 8
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta y Peluda, Cariñena, Merlot y Syrah
Pairings Aperitif, Birds, bluefish, Bull meat, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Sheep´s cheese, Smoked foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stew, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, Vegetables
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky
Occasion Aperitif, Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues
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The ugly label belittles the wine. And a very nice wine this is: a fresh, full-bodied and expressive Priorat.
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