Terroir Al Limit Historic Red 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Terroir Al Limit
Label Name:
 
Historic Red
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Priorat, Catalonia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache) 75%, Cariñena (Carignan) 25%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Positively reviewed by Luis Gutiérrez (The Wine Advocate). Terroir Històric vintages have earned strong reviews from international critics and retailers (other recent vintages ~92–93 pts from Wine Advocate)

Tasting Note
Crisp red fruits (pomegranate, hibiscus, blackberry) with fennel, smoky garrigue and savory mineral notes. Fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a juicy, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, charcuterie, tomato-based stews. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), teriyaki duck, yakitori, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-cluster natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts; matured ~6 months in concrete/stainless tanks; no new oak; minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Terroir al Límit (Dominik Huber) is a Priorat producer focused on single-vineyard expression. The Terroir Històric project (launched 2015) works with small growers and encourages organic conversion.