Herencia Altés - Garnatxa Negra 2013
90/100
Robert Parker
"Sensational! From vines planted in 1915, the 2013 Garnacha Negra is produced in the village of Batea. Eric Solomon, in partnership with Spain's Nuria Altés, crafts remarkable wine in a cold, high-altitude climate where Grenache takes on Pinot Noir characteristics. Abundant notes of red cherries, blackcurrants, and hints of undergrowth and damp earth are followed by a medium-bodied palate with fantastic fruit intensity and the richness of old vines. The wine also has impressive freshness, vitality, and exuberance. Drink within the next two years." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
Beautiful purple dress
Nose
very expressive with notes of red fruit and mineral nuances
Mouth
lots of fruit on the palate, complexity, and soft tannins
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with tapas, Iberian charcuterie, grilled meats, lamb, cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2014 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Sensational! Grown from vines planted in 1915, the 2013 Garnacha Negra is produced in the village of Batea. Eric Solomon, in partnership with Spanish winemaker Nuria Altés, crafts remarkable wines in a cold, high-altitude climate where Grenache takes on Pinot Noir characteristics. Abundant notes of red cherries, blackcurrants, and hints of undergrowth and damp earth are followed by a medium-bodied palate with fantastic fruit intensity and the richness of old vines. The wine also has impressive freshness, vitality, and exuberance. Drink within the next two years.