Red Wine Almodí 2022
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Produced by the Altavins winery, Almodí comes from DO Terra Alta, Catalonia's southernmost wine region.
This interesting Spanish red wine is crafted solely from Hairy Grenache (also known as Garnatxa Peluda or, even better, Garnatxa Borruda), a little-known mutation of Grenache indigenous to Catalonia which produces wines that usually are slightly less expressive, though more subtle and elegant, than the wines made from the traditional red Grenache.
Harvested by hand and carefully selected, the grapes were destemmed, macerated and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Then Almodí 2022 was aged for a brief period of 4 months in French oak barrels.
This is a very original red wine from Terra Alta.
Appearance | The red wine from Terra Alta Almodí is pale purple with a violet rim. |
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Nose | This varietal Hairy Grenache suggests aromas of wild berries, very pure and expressive, along with hints of earth, liquorice, aniseed and some toasted remembrances. |
Palate | This young vegan red wine of Bodega Altavins is fresh and meaty, though not explosively fruity. It has a somewhat dark, deep character that we find extremely attractive. Acidity is crisp and tannins are delicious. Long finish with remembrances of dry earth and red berries. |
Our personal opinion | A wine of great drinkability, Almodí 2022 brings a good opportunity to get to know an esoteric native grape at a superb price. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Almodí 2021: Enterwine 90. Almodí 2020: Enterwine 90. Decanter WWA 2021 - 87 points & Bronze Medal. Almodí 2019: Enterwine 91. Almodí 2018: Enterwine 91. Premis Vinari 2019 - Silver Medal (Young Wines category). Almodí 2017: Enterwine 92. Silver Medal - Berliner Wein Trophy 2018. Almodí 2016: Enterwine 91. 9,56/10 - Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2018 (blind tasting). Almodí 2015: Enterwine 90. Almodí 2013: Grenaches du Monde 2014 - Silver Medal. |
Year | 2022 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Terra Alta |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Vegan | Yes |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Mono-Varietal | Grenache Peluda |
Pairings | Aperitif, Cold meats, Grilled vegitables, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Pica Pica, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Soup and rice, Stews |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, To enjoy daily |