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This young wine from Priorat is a delightful blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Carignan, and 10% Syrah, sourced from bush vines aged 10 to 25 years. Tasting Notes: Aroma: Fruity expressio n with enticing red fruit and spicy notes Palate: Tasty and fruity with good acidity Finish: Long and satisfying, leaving a lasting impression Production Highlights: Soil: Steep slate “llicorella” hillsides (75%) and clay-limestone land (25%) Llicorella is the name of the unique soil found in the Priorat wine region of Spain, and is a key factor in the production of the region's wines. The soil is made up of a mix of broken slate and quartz, and is found on steep hillsides in the region. The name llicorella comes from the Catalan word for "licorice", which refers to the dark color of the soil. Harvest: Hand-harvested with rigorous second and third selection at the winery Vinification: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks Aging: 4 to 6 months in a combination of concrete tank, large oak vats, and used French oak barrels Show more