R&G Rolland 2017 Clos D´en Ferran Spanish Red Wine 75 cl 14,5%

The Clos d'en Ferran plot lies near the village of Porrera in Priorat, on soil of 400-million-year-old slate - among the oldest rock in the region.

Expert's Description

R&G Rolland 2017 Clos D'en Ferran is a Red Wine from Spain from the DOQ Priorat appellation, made from a blend of Carignan (Cariñena) and Garnacha, bottled at 14.5% ABV.

The wine is created jointly by French wine consultant Michel Rolland and Spanish winemaker Javier Galarreta, and belongs to the house's Super Premium category. After harvest, the wine is aged for around 18 months in American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berry fruit and a mineral hint of slate.

Palate

Full-bodied and structured, well suited to stews and red meat.

Finish

Long with a firm tannin structure.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with stews and red meat.

Specifications

Name: Clos D'en Ferran 2017
Producer/Winery: Rolland Galarreta
Region/Country: Priorat, Spain
Appellation/Classification: DOQ Priorat
Grape Variety(ies): Carignan (Cariñena), Garnacha
Vintage: 2017
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting Recommended: Yes
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Mineral · Structured · Dark Fruit

Did You Know?

Priorat is one of only two Spanish appellations to hold the highest classification DOQ (Denominación de Origen Calificada) - the other being Rioja - and the region's iron-rich slate soil (called llicorella) is regarded among Europe's most distinctive terroirs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about R&G Rolland 2017 Clos D'en Ferran

Which grapes is the wine made from?

Carignan (Cariñena) and Garnacha.

What does the wine taste like?

Dark berry fruit with a mineral hint of slate, with a full-bodied, structured palate.

What food pairs with the wine?

Stews and red meat.

Where does the wine come from?

From the Clos d'en Ferran plot near Porrera in Priorat, Spain.

Who is behind the wine?

French wine consultant Michel Rolland and Spanish winemaker Javier Galarreta.