La Vinya del Vuit 2018
79,90 €
La Vinya del Vuit 2018 – a rare, handcrafted wine from old vines that reflects the depth, minerality and elegance of Priorat.
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The wine's story:
2018 was a classic and excellent Priorat vintage – not excessively hot, allowing slow ripening and the retention of high acidity. Born of a collaboration between eight winemakers, Vinya del Vuit 2018 combines power and elegance, offering a perfectly balanced expression of Priorat’s terroir.
The wine comes from Cariñena and Garnatxa vines over 100 years old, with extremely low yields. Only 2,500 bottles were produced. Fermentation with native yeasts, a long 4-week maceration and 18 months' ageing in 3–4-year-old French and Austrian oak barrels ensure a pure and elegant style.
Winemaking:
- Vines planted c. 1910, growing on steep llicorella slopes
- Hand-picked in September 2018
- Fermentation in small open vats, with a long 4-week maceration
- 18 months in French and Austrian oak (3rd–4th use), followed by 18 months in bottle
- Alcohol ~14.5%
- Only ~2,500 bottles produced
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby red with a dark core, hinting at the wine’s concentration.
On the nose, dark berries (blackberries, cherries), liquorice, graphite and Mediterranean herbs (rosemary, lavender). A slightly ferrous nuance, dried violet floral notes and stony minerality.
The palate is full and powerful, yet balanced by lively acidity. Black plums, blackcurrant, clove and nutmeg unfold silkily on the palate, followed by dark chocolate, balsamic and saline minerality. Softening yet firm tannins lead to a long, elegant finish where sweet black berries and a slightly bitter almond note linger.
Decant for 1–2 hours to let the wine open up fully.
Food pairing:
- Game and slow-braised dishes: braised rabbit (Civet de Conill), wild boar ragù
- Lamb: leg of lamb with rosemary or a spicy Moroccan tagine with prunes
- Beef: grilled filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce
- Aged cheeses: aged Gouda, blue cheese
Ageing potential:
- Drink from 2022, best 2025–2035
- With age, notes of truffle, cigar box and dried fig emerge
- If you have several bottles, open one now and another after 2028 to follow its evolution
Ratings & accolades:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 96/100
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Carignan, Garnacha |
| Region | Priorat |
| Food pairing | Hard cheeses, Desserts and blue cheese, Game and stews, Beef and lamb |
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