2018 Ferrer Bobet Priorat Selecció Especial Vinyes Velles (750ml)
2018 Ferrer Bobet Priorat Selecció Especial Vinyes Velles (750 ml) is a concentrated, expressive Priorat red drawn from old-vine vines and rooted in slate-rich terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested from steep hillside terraces, carefully picked into 10 kg baskets and berry-by-berry sorted on a double sorting table before gravity-fed transfer to fermentation. This meticulous selection process underscores the wine’s depth and complexity, transforming a small-vine harvest into a remarkably poised expression of Priorat.
- Grape composition: Carignane 86%, Grenache 14%
- Grown on steep slate hillsides and terraces
- Harvest method: hand-picked, 10 kg picks
- Sorting: berry-by-berry on a double sorting table
- Fermentation: in 15 and 30 hectoliter wooden and stainless steel tanks
- Malolactic conversion: yes
- Aging: 15 months in fine-grained, medium and lightly-toasted French oak barrels
- Bottling: unfined and unfiltered
- Bottle age before release: minimum 11 months
- Package: 750 ml bottle
Tasting notes
The wine presents a deep ruby core with garnet reflections. On the nose, it delivers an intense mix of ripe black fruits—blackberry and dark plum—woven with graphite-like mineral notes and subtle, savory herbs from the Priorat terroir. Aromas of dried flowers, cocoa, and a hint of spice emerge as it opens. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with a robust yet refined tannic structure that remains balanced by vibrant acidity. Flavors mirror the aromas: dark fruit, licorice, espresso or cocoa, and a touch of licorice root, all carried by a mineral backbone that speaks to the slate soils. The oak integration is elegant rather than dominant, introducing toasted spice and vanilla without masking the fruit. The finish is long, layered, and mineral-driven, leaving a lingering impression of dusty earth and dark fruit with subtle spice.)
Food pairings
- Roasted lamb with herbs and roots
- Braised beef or venison stews with rosemary
- Grilled ribeye or venison chops with peppercorn sauce
- Aged hard cheeses (Manchego, aged Manchego-style cheeses)
- Mushroom ragù or truffle-infused dishes that enhance the wine’s earth and mineral notes