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Red Wine Portal Criança 2019
Crianza red wine from Terra Alta. Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Merlot and Syrah aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
Crianza. 12 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Terra Alta
Wineries: Celler Piñol
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Availability: In stock
€10.85
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Formerly known as Portal Tinto, Portal Criança is a blended Spanish red wine from bodega Celler Piñol.
It is made from approximately 50% Grenache and a blend of Samsó (Carignan), Merlot and Syrah. The grapes were sorted from vines 25 to 35 years of age, planted in poor, clayey-limestone soils at an altitude of 450 metres.
After the harvest, the grapes were separately vinified in wooden vats.
Once fermentation was completed, Portal Criança 2019 from Terra Alta was aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
Decant this red wine from Terra Alta of 30 minutes before drinking it.
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| Appearance | The red wine Portal Criança is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Straightforward aromas of wild berries, menthol and underbrush, combined with some creamy toasted notions, hints of vanilla, a tip of flowers, and notes of Jamaican pepper and clove. This blend of Grenache, Carignan, Merlot and Syrah is quite expressive. |
| Palate | Round and pleasant, this Crianza red wine has a smooth texture and a meaty body. Vanilla, toast, red and black fruit, dim mineral notions and some remembrances of exotic spices.This wine of Celler Piñol has a good acidity, ripe tannins and a long, smokey and balsamic finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Substantial, yet highly drinkable, Portal Criança 2019 is a great wine to share with friends. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Portal Criança 2017: Enterwine 90. Parker 92. Wine Enthusiast 91. Portal Criança 2015: Enterwine 92. Portal Criança 2013: Enterwine 91. The 2012 vintage bore the name Portal Tinto 2012 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Terra Alta |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha 60%, Cariñena 15%, Syrah 15%, Merlot 10%. |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Cold meats, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Specialty plates, Stews, Vegetables, Vegitables sauces, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues |
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CRIANZA PORTAL
A substantial wine, perfect with red meat. God fruit and not too much oak.
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(Posted on 6 November 2018)
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