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Red Wine Venus La Universal 2019
Organic red wine from Montsant. Blend of old-vines Grenache and Carignan aged for 33 months in French oak vats and barrels.
Crianza. 33 Months in barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montsant
Wineries: Venus La Universal
P 94
94
94
Availability: In stock
€34.50
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In the words of their creators, Sara Pérez and René Barbier, co-owners of the Venus La Universal winery, the red wine Venus La Universal is, among other things, an ode to femininity.
Moreover, it is also an uncompromisingly terroir-oriented Spanish red wine. An exquisite creation that aims to express the most gentle, delicate side of its land of origin, the DO Montsant.
Crafted from a quintessentially Mediterranean blend of old-vines Carignan and Grenache, the grapes come from 4 plots grown following the principles of organic farming.
Harvest was extremely meticulous, as each variety was collected at a different time depending on its ripening state. After a cold-soaking process, and being only partially destemmed, all of the grapes were fermented with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats. Sporadic punch-downs were performed in order to foster the contact of this Crianza red wine with the grape skins.
Finally, Venus La Universal 2019 was aged for 6 months in 4,500-litre oak vats and for 27 months in 2,500-litre oak vats before its bottling.
We strongly suggest that you decant this red wine from Montsant a minimum of 1 hour before you drink it.
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| Appearance | The red wine Venus La Universal orange label is deep ruby with a violet rim. |
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| Nose | Tremendously expressive, this blend of Carignan and Grenache displays a rich panoply of fruit: raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, plums, redcurrants and cassis, intertwined with hints of liquor-infused fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. There is also a fresh mineral background, over which we perceive aromas of freshly ground coffee, liquorice, Mediterranean undergrowth and aromatic herbs. Wow! |
| Palate | Misterious and intriguing, this wine from Venus La Universal is a "nocturnal" wine, so to speak. Yummy, fresh and fruity, displaying an almost perfect balance between acidity, tannins and alcohol. Pure notes of red fruit, evocative hints of balsam and liquorice, a mineral backbone and a touch of bitter chocolate. Long, complex finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Sophisticated and totally indigenous, Venus La Universal 2019 is one of the best wines produced in Montsant. Moreover, the wine also has a remarkable ageing potential, as some of its previous vintages have convincingly proven. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Venus La Universal 2018: Enterwine 94. Parker 95. Venus La Universal 2017: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Venus La Universal 2016: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Venus La Universal 2015: Enterwine 94. Venus La Universal 2014: Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Peñín 93. Venus La Universal 2013: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Venus La Universal 2012: Parker 93. Enterwine 94. Venus La Universal 2010: Parker 94 and Peñín 94. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Organic | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 33 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta 60%, Cariñena 40%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Cold meats, Duck, Game animals, Grilled white meats, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Steak Tartare, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
Venus was her name
This is one of the absolute top Montsant wines, maybe one of the top wines from Catalonia. It has everything. Elegance, terroir, fruit and ageworthiness.
Review by
(Posted on 9 September 2017)
Sense títol
is an impressive and complex wine.
Review by
(Posted on 25 May 2016)
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