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Red Wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017
Crianza red wine from Montsant. Blend fo old-vines Hairy Grenache and Samsó (Carignan) aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montsant
Wineries: Celler Cal Bessó
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€17.50
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Produced by Celler Cal Bessó, the wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó is an homage to the family ancestors, who worked as fruit sellers in Barcelona and is neighouring villages (La Prunera means plum tree).
This interesting Spanish red wine is made from a blend of Hairy Grenache (Garnatxa Peluda), sourced from "Les Rotes", an over 80-year-old vineyard, and Samsó (Carignan), coming from 15 to 70-year-old vines.
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. After that, the red wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017 was aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak barrels.
Pair this Crianza red wine from DO Montsant with roasted meat, cold cuts and aged cheeses.
Aerate this red wine from Montsant some time before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó is deep ruby with some violet and purple reflections. |
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| Nose | Impressively mineral, this blend of Hairy Grenache and Samsó suggests lively blackcurrants, cassis and black cherries, with hints of rosemary, lavender and thyme and subtle creamy toastiness with some floral notes. |
| Palate | This wine from Celler Cal Bessó has good focus and good freshness. Layered and flavourful, with succulent black fruit, a hint of bitter cocoa and Mediterranean garrigue. Finish is very long, with a metallic-mineral sensation and a spicy remembrance. |
| Our personal opinion | The expressive red wine La Prunera de Cal Bessó 2017 delivers quality and local character. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | La Prunera del Cal Bessó 2016: 91 puntos Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Peluda 60%, Samsó 40%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |
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Little-known jewel
Absolutely remarkable value. Rounded, distinctive, characterful.
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(Posted on 5 December 2022)
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