Red Wine Formiga de Vellut 2021

Organic red wine from Priorat. Blend of Grenache, Carignan & Syrah aged for 8 months in French and American oak barrels.

Crianza. 8 Months in French and American oak barrels

Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º

Bottle size: 75 cl

D.O.: Priorat

Grapes Varieties: Carignan, Grenache Red, Syrah,

Wineries: Domini de la Cartoixa

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€17.25

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The Domini de La Cartoixa winery produces the wine Formiga de Vellut in the former domains of the Scala Dei Carthusian monks, who began to grow grapes in Priorat back in the XIIth century.

This blended Spanish red wine is made from 60% Grenache, 20% Carignan and 20% Syrah.

Grapes were harvested by hand and separately vinified. Fermented and subsequently macerated with the skins, this red wine from Priorat was then blended and aged for 8 months in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels.

Prior to bottling, the wine Formiga de Vellut 2021 was gently clarified.

This is a limited production organic red wine.

In 2017, incidentally, the 2014 vintage of Formiga de Vellut was served at the Nobel Prize Banquet, where it earned the praise of many distinguished guests.

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Appearance	The red wine Formiga de Vellut is medium ruby with a violet rim.
Nose	Quite intense and suprisingly complex, this blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah shows some pure aromas of red berries, notes of balsam and lively hints of black pepper and strawberry candies over a dim mineral background.
Palate	This red wine of Domini de la Cartoixa has some yummy tannins and a smooth body that weighs surprisingly little on the palate, making one think of an Atlantic wine. Playful notes of ripe red fruit, an elegant layer of spices and a fresh and smooth finish.
Our personal opinion	A gentle, inviting Priorat, the wine Formiga de Vellut 2021 is a noteworthy value.
OTHER VINTAGES	Formiga de Vellut 2020: Enterwine 91. Decanter WWA 2023: 88 points & Bronze Medal. Formiga de Vellut 2019: Enterwine 92. J. Suckling 92. Peñín 90. Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Silver Medal. Formiga de Vellut 2018: Enterwine 92. Formiga de Vellut 2017: Enterwine 92. Formiga de Vellut 2016 Enterwine 92. Formiga de Vellut 2015: Enterwine 92. Formiga de Vellut 2014: Enterwine 91.
Year	2021
Type	Red
D.O.	Priorat
Bottle size	75 cl
Serving tempurature	15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted?	30 minutes before serving
Organic	Yes
Ageing	Crianza
Type of ageing	Months in French and American oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels	8
Enterwine's Score	92
Media rating	92
Percentage of variety	Garnacha Tinta 60%, Cariñena 20%, Syrah 20%.
Pairings	Birds, Cooked foods, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Mushrooms, Roasted foods, semi-curred cheese, Stews, Vegetables
Taste	Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion	Appetizer, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues

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I was curious to know how a Nobel Prize dinner wine tastes. Well, it is clear that the Swedish have a keen eye for exceptional values.

Review by Nobel winner (Posted on 29 January 2018)

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