Red Wine Finca Fontanals Negre 2021
Organic Crianza red wine from Montsant. Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months.
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Made by bodega Terra de Vinyaters, the wine Finca Fontanals Negre comes from Falset, in the heart of DO Montsant.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this Spanish red wine is sourced from several vineyards certified organic, located at 400 to 500 metres of altitude and planted in soilscomposed of sand, slate, limestone and clay.
After a manual harvest in 12 kg boxes, the grapes were meticulously selected, fully destemmed and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks. Then each variety was separately aged for a period of 8 months.
After making the final blend, the red wine Finca Fontanals Negre 2021 was aged for 4 months in 1st an 2nd year French oak barrels.
The annual production of this red wine from Montsant is around 2,000 bottles.
We suggest aerating this organic red wine from Montsant some time before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Finca Fontanals Negre is medium purple with some ruby reflections. |
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Nose | This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Cab. Sauvignon is expressive and intense, with lively aromas of plums, red berries and herbs de Provence, a kick of vanilla and incense and a subtly mineral background. |
Palate | This wine of Terra de Vinyaters winery is medium to full-bodied, with well-rounded, plush tannins, a nice acidity and a savoury, flavourful mid palate. Finish is long and fresh, with a delicious berryish and balsamic aftertaste. |
Our personal opinion | The wine Finca Fontanals Negre 2021 is balanced and pleasurable. Excellent with BBQ’d meat and casseroles. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Montsant |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 14-15ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 10 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Percentage of variety | 50% Garnacha Tinta, 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |