Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Spain
- Region: Catalunya
- Vintage: 2016
- Producer: Vall Llach
- Primary grape: Carignan
- Secondary grape: Grenache
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 38523
- Organic
- Ethical
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Sulphites
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Expression
Oaked, intense, concentrated reds
- Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
- Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
- Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
- Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
- Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
- Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
This lovely red Wine from Vall Llach originates from Catalunya. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by Vall Llach. Porrera vi de Vila Vall Llach, Priorat is an inviting wine, made with Carignan and Grenache/Garnacha grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is one of a growing number in our list that can be enjoyed by vegan drinkers.
Grenache
Gray-NAHSH
This is a sweet thin skinned grape that gives wine that is high in alcohol and full bodied, but light in colour and tannins. It's often used in blends and responds well to oak ageing.
Flavours:
- Leather
- Plum
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- White Pepper
Carignan
kare-nin-yen
Carignan is a red grape variety of Spanish origin that is more commonly found in French wine but is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe.
Flavours:
- Baking Spices
- Cured Meat
- Dried Cranberry
- Raspberry
- Tobacco Leaf
The Country
Spain
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