Onix Classic Priorat
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Grenache and Carignan Grapes Handpicked grapes, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and bottled afterwards.
Lively purplish color. Intensely fruity nose with sweet black cherry and plum as well as an attractive spicy, peppery note. On the palate a medium weight structure with fine, smooth tannins, noticeable slightly warming alcohol and balanced, medium acidity. Again intensely fruity with a more plummy character, yet in a lovely combination with a peppery and mineral touch. Perfectly enjoyable now, will gain some complexity for the next 2 years or so.”
Frank Smulders MW Drink until 2024
The region of Priorat has risen to prominence in the last 25 years, going from being relatively unknown to now producing some of the most highly valued wines in the world. There is, however, a long history of wine production in Priorat; Carthusian monks from Provence first planted vines in the 12th century. Indeed the region of “Priorat” is named after the Priory they built in the hills there.
A harsh, continental climate with long, hot summers and very littler rain means that vines are virtually the only crops able to survive in the ruggedly mountainous Priorat. The vines are planted on steep hillsides, making mechanized farming virtually impossible – the work in the vineyards is mostly done by hand. Additionally, the region is known for its so