Secret del Priorat, DOQ Priorat — 2019
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: DOQ Priorat
- Composition: Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah
- Soil: Shallow soils developed over Carboniferous slate (Paleozoic) that drain swiftly and have a low water holding capacity. Arranged along steep slopes, these soils are responsible for the typicity of Priorat wines.
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Vintage Report
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In general, 2019 was a rather dry year, although some rainfall during the growth season contributed to good vegetative growth in the vineyard. The summers were not particuraly hot, with temperatures were within normal range, with slightly higher-than-average lows.
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks
- Maceration: 10-12 days maceration
- Aging: 12 months in second-use French oak
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Technical Information
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- TA: 5.7 g/L
- p H: 3.38
- RS: 0.7 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Deep, opaque cherry red color. Impressive fruit intensity (blueberries, black forest fruit) with spicy black pepper notes and an elegant mineral nuance characteristic of the terroir. Flavorful, rich, and complex on the palate, graced with velvety, fleshy tannins that are so ripe they leave aromatic echoes of dried figs and dates. A potent wine with good length and personality.
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Reviews
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Secret del Priorat, DOQ Priorat — 2019 – James Suckling – 93 Points
"Attractive nose, imbedded with copious red-berry and sweet strawberry notes, as well as hints of sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. Nimble, medium-bodied palate with a juicy, concentrated core of red fruit. Silky, polished and succulent."
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Secret del Priorat, DOQ Priorat — 2019 – Wine Enthusiast – 92 Points
"Dark garnet to the eye, this wine offers aromas of blackberry, raspberry and vanilla. A network of delicate tannins supports flavors of pomegranate, raspberry, menthol and cocoa powder. Notes of candied orange peel and violet arrive on the finish."
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Secret del Priorat, DOQ Priorat — 2019 – Wine Spectator – 90 Points
“A lively red, with a minerally base note and flavors of black and red currant, brambly herbs, mocha, tangy orange peel and iron.”