Red Wine Bàrbara Forés Negre 2021
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Coming from the southwestern Catalan region of Terra Alta, the wine Bàrbara Forés Negre is made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan.
Sourced from organically certified vineyards located near Gandesa, the wine capital of the region, the grapes were meticulously selected and macerated for 25 days. Then this Spanish red wine was fermented for 18 days in stainless steel tanks.
After that, the wine Bàrbara Forés Negre 2021 was aged for 12 months in 300-litre French oak barrels from Allier.
Pair this red wine from Terra Alta with rice dishes, baked fish recipes and meat dishes.
This blended organic red wine of the Bàrbara Forés winery is a truly astounding value.
Appearance | The wine Bàrbara Forés Negre is medium ruby with a violet rim. |
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Nose | Juicy, fruit-driven, and expressive, the blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah suggests aromas of ripe strawberries, blackcurrants and cassis, alongside notes of aromatic herbs, toast and spices. There is a dim mineral background with a smokey touch. |
Palate | This wine of Celler Bàrbara Forés winery is intense and balanced, with a high acidity and some crunchy tannins. Remembrances of wild berries, herbs de Provence, spices and undergrowth. Medium, balsamic finish. |
Our personal opinion | Fresh and savoury, the wine Bàrbara Forés Negre 2021 is a stunner from Terra Alta. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Bàrbara Forés Negre 2020: Enterwine 90. Bàrbara Forés Negre 2019: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Negre 2018: Enterwine 91. Bàrbara Forés Negre 2017: Enterwine 90. Bàrbara Forés Negre 2014: Enterwine 90. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Terra Alta |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 14-16ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 10 minutes before serving |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels from Allier |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta 63%, Syrah 26%, Cariñena 11%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Fresh and dry, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Barbecue, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |