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Red Wine Vinya dels Aspres S'Alou 2020

Crianza red wine from l’Empordà. Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan matured for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Empordà
Grapes Varieties: Carignan, Grenache Red, Syrah,
Wineries: Vinyes dels Aspres
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€30.25
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The wine Vinyes dels Aspres S’Alou is produced by bodega Vinyes dels Aspres in the village of Cantallops, located in the northernmost area of DO Empordà.

This blended Spanish red wine is made from Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Carignan (10%), the grapes are sourced from dry-farmed vineyards around 50 years old grown in granitic and slate soils in an area exposed to the harsh tramuntana wind, which naturally protects the vines from fungal proliferation.

The hand-picked grapes were destemmed before being vinified in stainless steel tanks – each variety was vinified independently. This red wine from l’Empordà was macerated for 26 days.

After some months in the tanks, the red wine Vinyes dels Aspres S’Alou 2020 was transferred into lightly-toasted Allier French oak barrels, where it was aged for 12 months. It was bottled in April 2022.

Very limited production. Only 1,625 bottles.

Decant this Crianza red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.

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Appearance

The red wine Vinyes dels Aspres S’Alou is deep purple with some ruby reflections.

Nose

Deep and richly layered, this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan has an intriguing mineral core of petricor and coal, with succulent notes of blackberries and blackcurrants, hints of rosemary and lavender and suggestions of cinnamon, ground coffee, cocoa and tobacco.

Palate

This wine of bodega Vinyes dels Aspres winery is flavourful and structured, with a delicately warm mid palate enlivened by a steely acidity and a balsamic edge to the forest black fruit. Solid tannic frame and very long finish with an aftertaste of smoke, black pepper and liquorice.

Our personal opinion

The wine Vinyes dels Aspres S’Alou 2020 combines drama and elegance in an appealing way.

Year 2020
Type Red
D.O. Empordà
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 12
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 93
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta 70%, Syrah 20%, Cariñena 10%.
Pairings Birds, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Stews, Stuffed Chicken
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement
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