Terra de Cuques Negre 2022
38,90 €
Terra de Cuques Negre 2022 – a juicy, elegantly balanced village Priorat from Torroja that showcases the region’s terroir without excessive oak or heaviness.
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The wine's story:
Terra de Cuques Negre is Terroir al Límit's village-level red from Torroja, offering an introduction to Dominik Huber's winemaking philosophy. Unlike many entry-level Priorat wines, it is neither oaky nor heavy, but reflects the Torroja terroir in a juicy, more approachable form.
2022 was a warm vintage, but early picking and precise viticulture kept the alcohol moderate (~14.5%) and the fruit fresh. The wine was fermented with whole bunches and a short maceration to preserve purity and balance. This is Priorat’s take on a Burgundian village wine – enjoyable young, yet complex enough to be taken seriously.
Winemaking:
- 50% Garnacha, 50% Cariñena
- 25–40-year-old vines at ~400m altitude
- Organic viticulture
- Fermented with native yeasts, whole bunches (semi-carbonic)
- Short maceration: some of the grapes for 7 days, some for 10 days
- 8 months in concrete tanks and large used foudres (no new oak)
- Alcohol ~14–14.5%
- ~10,000 bottles produced
Tasting notes:
Colour: medium-deep ruby red.
Aroma: Ripe red and black berries – wild raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant. Spices and herbs – black pepper, clove, fresh thyme. A delicate floral line (peony, liquorice) and chalky minerality point to the soil of Torroja.
Palate: Medium-bodied, warm and juicy. First black cherry, dark forest berries and plum jam, then lively acidity and a herbal undertone (rosemary, bay leaf). Cariñena brings a fine tannic structure and a chalky finish, keeping the wine fresh and balanced. Silky texture and a long mineral finish.
Food pairing:
- Tapas: grilled sausage, albóndigas (Spanish meatballs), patatas bravas
- Mediterranean cuisine: aubergine parmigiana, pizza with fennel sausage, chicken roasted with garlic and herbs
- A Catalan classic: butifarra sausage with white beans
- Grilled and smoked dishes: pulled-meat burger, grilled vegetables with romesco sauce
- Hard cheeses: 12-month Manchego, Cantal
Ageing potential:
- Ideal for drinking 2023–2028, though it may last longer
- Lively and juicy when young, but developing a herbal, more complex profile
- No need for long ageing – enjoyable right away after a short decant
Ratings & accolades:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 93/100
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Carignan, Garnacha |
| Region | Priorat |
| Food pairing | Charcuterie and tapas, Vegetables and vegetarian dishes, Hard cheeses, Poultry, Beef and lamb |
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