D.O. Montsant Vertebra de la Figuera

2021
Spain
Priorat

100% Garnacha from two vineyards that sit on the top of La Figuera mountain. Soils here are mostly red clay with some gypsum and the vines are about 60 years old. Grapes are fermented whole cluster in cement and see a short maceration (six to eight days). Aged in cement for six months.

94 points
"Pristine, scented and extremely fresh, with wild red cherries, herbs, raspberries and strawberries on the nose, following through to a bright, crunchy palate that’s full of wild-berry flavors and verve. Fresh, silky tannins. Impressive drinkability here, with delicate, juicy berries. Only 12.5% alcohol. Lovely, reductive character. Drink now or try to wait a year or two. "
James Suckling,
James Suckling
93 points
"The village red 2021 Vèrtebra de la Figuera has what I think is the house style: pale and with a certain lightness, moderate alcohol (12%) and ripeness and a medium-bodied palate, which, in this case, has the sappy sensation of the limestone soils, chalky, very tasty, almost salty. 6,000 bottles produced. All the wines were bottled some six months after the harvest"
Luis Gutiérrez,
Wine Advocate

SKU/Code: 
DB4390-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Garnacha
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic