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Red Wine L'Avi Arrufí 2020
Crianza red wine from Terra Alta. Blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah aged for 16 months in oak and for 2 years in the bottle.
Age-Worthy Wine. 16 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Terra Alta
Wineries: Celler Piñol
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Availability: In stock
€19.90
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An age-worthy Spanish red wine from Terra Alta, the wine L'Avi Arrufí is a tribute to the founder of the family winery Celler Piñol.
The main variety is Carignan, complemented with some Grenache and a 10% Syrah. The grapes are sourced from 45 to 55-year-old vines planted in in clay-limestone soils at 450 metres of altitude.
Each variety was harvested at its optimal ripening state and meticulously selected.
After that, this red wine from Terra Alta completed a traditional vinification process and was aged for a period of 16 months in new French and American oak barrels.
Before its commercial release, the wine L'Avi Arrufí 2020 was aged for a minimum of 2 years in the bottle.
Decant this Crianza red wine no less than 1 hour before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine L'Avi Arrufí is deep purple with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | Bold and complex, this blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah combines classicism with Mediterranean charm. Intense aromas of wild berries, tomato preserve, black olives and pepper grains, with remembrances of fine leather, toast and a hint of flowers. |
| Palate | This wine of the Celler Piñol winery has a velvety body and a refreshing, well-balanced acidity. It is both elegant and terroir-bound, with mild, creamy tannins, a well-defined mid palate and a long, harmonious finish with notes of fruit and some mineral and toasted notes. |
| Our personal opinion | Elegant and rewarding, the wine L'Avi Arrufí 2020 should improve in the bottle for a substantial period of time. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | L'Avi Arrufí 2019: Enterwine 92. L'Avi Arrufí 2018: Enterwine 92. Parker 92. Guía Peñín 92. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022 - Gold Medal. L'Avi Arrufí 2016: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 92. L'Avi Arrufí 2015: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 92. L'Avi Arrufí 2013: Enterwine 92. Parker 90. Peñín 92. L'Avi Arrufí 2010: Aged for 18 months in oak. Enterwine 92. Parker 90. Peñín 92. L'Avi Arrufí 2009: Aged for 16 months. Peñín 92. 9,33/10 - Guia de Vins de Catalunya (blind tasting). L'Avi Arrufí 2008: Parker 92. Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Terra Alta |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Ageing | Age-Worthy Wine |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena 60%, Garnacha Tinta 30%, Syrah 10%. |
| Pairings | Alone, Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Duck, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Stews, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you can, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner |
Reviews
3 Reviews
Surprising
The winery obviously keeps a very low profile, as virtually no one knows it outside of Spain. I discovered the wine on a trip to Catalonia, and was pleasantly impressed by it.
Review by
(Posted on 26 March 2019)
arrufi
Lots of class here. Understated and smooth.
Review by
(Posted on 4 January 2019)
Arrufí
Classy and classic, well-rounded and full-bodied. Very reasonably priced, as it delivers lots of drinking pleasure.
Review by
(Posted on 15 November 2017)
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