Cast Perelada 5 Finques Reserva 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cast Perelada
Label Name:
 
5 Finques Reserva
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
DO Empordà (Catalonia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnatxa (26%), Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), Merlot (21%), Syrah (16%), Samsó (9%), Monastrell (3%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2018: Peñín 88. Other vintages (2014, 2015, 2017) scored ~90 Peñín; label has won medals at Sélections Mondiales, IWC and Mundus Vini (gold/silver in various years)

Tasting Note
Deep cherry-red with aromas of red berries, spices, balsamic and toasted oak. Fresh, well-structured palate of ripe red/black fruit, integrated dusty tannins, balanced acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, grilled/roasted red meats (steak, lamb), hearty stews, tomato-based pasta, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki or soy‑glazed beef.

Production Method
Traditional red vinification with long maceration, controlled fermentation (~25°C), aged 18 months in Bordeaux-style barrels (50% American, 50% Allier French oak), then bottle-aged.

Vineyard Info
Castell/Cellar Perelada (Suqué‑Mateu family) — historic family estate in Empordà since 1923. Blend from five vineyards on varied slate, sandy and gravel soils; estate totals ~150 ha.