Type | Red wine |
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Region | |
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Producer | |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Alcohol contenti | 14.5% |
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Spec sheet
The wine
The Cara Nord (meaning 'the north face of a mountain' in Catalan) wine is a coupage of Grenache, Syrah, and Garrut (Monastrell) varieties, grown in different soils — chalky, clay, slate — combining old vines with younger ones. Most of the vines were planted in the year 2000 at a height of between 700 and 800 metres, in the area of Vimbodí i Poblet.
The grapes undergo cold maceration before fermenting at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. The finished wine is then stood to age in different-sized French oak barrels for five or six months before standing in underground concrete tanks for a further five months.
Its captivating aromas remind us of eucalyptus and bay leaves (aromas which grow on decantation), soil and ash, juicy wild fruits, scrub-bush, dry flowers, and pepper; somewhat reminiscent of Rhône wines. Year after year, the more primary aromas move aside as the wine gains in complexity and depth; it becomes slightly bitter but still retains its fruitiness. Clear notes of cherry and ash mix with soothing balsamic hints, which are almost medicinal. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with fine tannins and a little minerality, this wine is a very pleasant drink, and easy to interpret. The Cara Nord winery does not include the Trepat, the most well-known variety in the D.O. Conca de Barberà appellation, in this coupage but still achieve a fresh wine with sensations of cold spices.
Drinking and storing
Food pairing
Game terrine / Duck with red fruits / Spicy grilled swordfish
Ratings and awards
2015 | 90 PK |
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2013 | 91 PK |
2012 | 90 PK |
Customer reviews
Super Wein
Spitzenklasse, toll im Geschmack, passt zu fast allen Gerichten
GSM elegante
Garrut es un nombre catalán para Monastrell, entonces es lo que se llama GSM - Garnacha, Syrah, Monastrell. El estilo de la DO Conca de Barberá le atrae a este coupage bastante fuerte cierta elegancia y mineralidad.
Sabroso y afrutado
magnífica relación calidad precio para un vino suave y afrutado, que acompaña bien cualquier carne. Ideal asimismo para una sopa de escudella.
me gusta
me ha gustado mucho es agradable frutal equilibrado buena relación por precio sin duda repetiré otra vez un buen vino
Vi d'altura
Un vi que està a l'altura dels bons vins d'altura, ideal per a acompanyar la degustació de carns de qualitat.
Winemaking
Vinification material | Stainless steel / Cement |
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Ageing period | Between 5 and 6 months |
Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
Vine age | Between 20 and 25 years |
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Soil | Limestone / Clay / Slate |
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