Red Wine Biu de Sort Negre 2023
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A high-altitude Spanish red wine produced by Celler Batlliu de Sort, the wine Biu de Sort Negre is made from vineyards perched at 850 metres above sea level, in the region of Pallars Sobirà (Lleida), northwestern Catalonia.
A varietal Pinot Noir from DO Costers del Segre, the grapes are sourced from a single estate, called finca Barreiró, located in an area that, despite the altitude, has a rather benign climate.
Fermented in 23 hl stainless steel tanks with frequent punch-downs and pump-overs, this red wine from Costers del Segre subsequently completed malolactic fermentation in the same deposits.
Finally, the wine Biu de Sort Negre 2023 was aged in the tanks for a period of 10 months.
This is a varietal high-altitude red wine with a definitely Atlantic character.
Appearance | The red wine Biu de Sort is pale ruby with a reddish rim. |
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Nose | Free-breathing and expressive, this varietal Pinot Noir suggests aromas of red berries and flowers, combined with deep, intense remembrances of aromatic herbs, menthol, balsam and some mineral undertones. |
Palate | Linear and crisp, this wine from Celler Batlliu de Sort is easy to drink and very lively. Remembrances of juicy red berries, flowers and undergrowth, with a crisp acidity and ripe tannins. Long, savoury finish. |
Our personal opinion | An unlikely Pinot Noir from the Catalan Pyrenées, the wine Biu de Sort Negre 2023 is nevertheless an excellent one. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Biu de Sort 2022: Enterwine 91. Biu de Sort 2021: Enterwine 91. Biu de Sort 2020: Enterwine 90. Biu de Sort 2019: Enterwine 90. Biu de Sort 2018: Enterwine 90. Biu de Sort 2016: Enterwine 90. Biu de Sort 2014: Enterwine 89. Biu de Sort 2013: Parker 91. |
Year | 2023 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Costers del Segre |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 14-16ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months mixing in stainless steel |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 10 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Mono-Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Pairings | Aperitif, bluefish, Cured duck breast, Duck, Grilled white meats, Light hors d´oeuvres, Paté, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Steak Tartare, Stuffed Chicken |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | A special occasion, Aperitif, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner |