Red Wine Sa Forana Menorca 2021
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This blended Spanish red wine comes from Menorca, the quietest, probably most charming of the Balearic Islands.
Produced by Celler Solano de Menorca, Sa Forana Menorca is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) coming from young vineyards with rocky soils located three kilometres from the seashore.
The grapes were separately harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After that, each wine must was aged for a minimum of 6 months in French oak barrels.
Finally, Sa Forana Menorca 2021 was blended and bottled.
Limited production.
Appearance | The red wine Sa Forana Menorca is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Ull de llebre is rich and nuanced. Remembrances of strawberries, cherries and redcurrants, combined with black fruit, toast, aromatic herbs, aniseed, menthol and Mediterranean garrigue. |
Palate | Juicy and yummy, this wine from Celler Solano de Menorca shows some mineral and salty notes, combined with remembrances of clove, vanilla and cardamom. Good balance, excellent acidity and lively tannins. Long, smokey-toasted finish |
Our personal opinion | The interesting Sa Forana Menorca 2021 pairs well with meat dishes and pasta recipes. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Sa Forana Menorca 2019: Enterwine 91. Sa Forana Menorca 2018: Enterwine 91. Sa Forana Menorca 2017: Enterwine 91. Sa Forana Menorca 2015: Enterwine 91. Sa Forana Menorca 2014: Enterwine 91. Sa Forana Menorca 2013: Peñín 88. Blend of 4 varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Ull de Llebre, Syrah & Merlot. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | VT Illa de Menorca |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 6 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Ull de llebre. |
Pairings | Birds, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Majorcan cuisine, Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |