Terra De Verema Triumvirat 2008

Carinena Blend from Priorat, Spain

WA 94

Notes:

A partnership between Ramon Farre Marti and Ester Nin Llort in the Vilella Baixa del Priorato region beginning in 2005. Their Carignan based wines (they make only two) have already received much critical praise, securing them among the top handcrafted producers in this prestigious region. Like all of Ester's projects, Terra de Verema is farmed biodynamically.

Reviews:

“The 2008 Terra de Verema Triumvirat is made by Ester Nin, vineyard manager of Clos Erasmus. It is a blend of 90% Carinena, 5% Garnacha, and 5% Syrah aged for 12 months in French oak. Dark ruby-colored with an already complex bouquet of pepper, Asian spices, mineral, and black cherry, on the palate it is supple, suave bordering on opulent, succulent, and very long. It can be approached now but will be more expressive with another 2-3 years of bottle age.” Wine Advocate 94 Points