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Vinos Pinol 2011 'Ludovicus' Tinto, Terra Alta DO
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Item Number: 6481
UPC: 0810411010679
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Appellation/AVA: Terra Alta DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 40% Garnacha / 15% Tempranillo / 15% Cariñena / 20% Syrah / 10% Merlot
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: 95% limestone and 5% clay
Elevation: 1,168 feet
What Makes this Wine Unique? Ludovicus is a wine that appeals to both new world and old world palates. People who like Cab, Syrah, Malbec and Zinfandel love Ludovicus. Produced from dry-farmed grapes that are organically grown.
Tasting Notes: This ripe, juicy, vibrantly big-fruited red wine is a real crowd-pleaser. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoky minerals and white pepper, plus a suggestion of dried rose. Silky on entry, then firmer in the middle, with flavors of red and black fruits and floral pastille. The floral quality repeats on the lively, subtly powerful finish. Ludovicus’ easy drinking nature makes it a versatile wine, either with meat and pork main courses or with more casual tapas or small plates. Of course, this wine is also a great sipper on its own.
Location: The vineyards are located a few miles south and west of Priorat, within
the Terra Alta DO (Zone 5) in Catalunya’s Tarragona province in
northeastern Spain. In this remote region, the winemaking tradition
dates back to the Romans, around the 2nd or 3rd Century. The vineyards
are located near the town of Batea. The hot day and warm-to-moderate night temperatures make Terra Alta a drier and warmer region than Montsant or Priorat. These conditions
produce bright purplish-garnet hued wines with greater weight and
ripeness than wines from other areas within Zone 5. The low average
yearly rainfall of 16.3 inches is less than neighboring regions.
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Vinos Pinol 2011 'Ludovicus' Tinto, Terra Alta DO
Rating: 89
(40% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 15% Carinena, 15% Tempranillo and 10% Merlot; aged for four months in French and American oak): Bright ruby. Ripe red berries and peppery spices on the nose. Round, sweet and open-knit, offering juicy raspberry and cherry flavors with a hint of allspice. Supple tannins come on late and give grip to the finish, which features tangy red fruit and white pepper qualities.
- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2013)
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