Red Wine Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2017
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This is the new vintage of Jaume de Puntiró Porprat, a single vineyard Spanish red wine from Mallorca.
A varietal Merlot, this organic red wine was produced by the Jaume de Puntiró winery from 20-year-old grapevines planted in soils composed of clay and limestone. The vineyard is located in the town of Santthis Maria del Camí, a place protected by the Tramuntana mountain range about 10 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca, the capital of that enchanting island.
Harvested at their optimal ripening point and selected at the vineyard, once in the cellar the grapes were gently pressed and cold-macerated to extract more colour and aromas.
After that, this Crianza red wine from DO Binissalem-Mallorca was fermented in stainless steel tanks After that, Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2017 was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Aerate this red wine from Mallorca 30 minutes before drinking.
Appearance | The wine Jaume de Puntiró Porprat is deep ruby with a cherry-coloured rim. |
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Nose | Elegant and complex, this Merlot wine from Binissalem - Mallorca exhibits some brisk aromas of raspberry jam, fine leather, liquorice, spices and chocolate. In the background, there are intimations of smoke, clay and aromatic herbs. |
Palate | Bold and well-structured, this wine of bodega Jaume de Puntiró has some plush tannins and a lively acidity. Blackberry jam and spices, with hints of red flowers, salty earth, liquorice and chocolate. Long, seductive finish. |
Our personal opinion | Inviting and well-balanced, Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2017 is a truly original organic Merlot grown in a Mediterranean paradise. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2016: Enterwine 93. Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2015: Enterwine 92. Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2014: Enterwine 92. Jaume de Puntiró Porprat 2012: Enterwine 92. |
Year | 2017 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Binissalem Mallorca |
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 oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Mono-Varietal | Merlot |
Pairings | Bull meat, Cold meats, Duck, Paté, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Stews |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |