Merum Prorati - Inici 2019 (750ml)

  

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Producer	Merum Prorati
Country	Spain
Region	Priorat
Varietal	Proprietary Blend
Vintage	2019
Sku	210000001312
Size	750ml

Merum Prorati - Inici 2019

Merum is a top producer in the Priorat. I have been to Clos Mogador and had lunch with Renee Barbier, so I can tell you with no degree of uncertainty that Merum is putting out quality on par with the top producers of the region. The winery is located in the village of Porrera, and it is divided into three vineyard plots, Les Foreses, Plana Marjot and Les Escomelles. 
 
The Terrior is the key to the quality of the wines. Rather than soil, the estate vineyards of Merum are planted in broken black slate referred to as “Licorella”. This soil content results in extremely low yields (less than 1 kg per vine). The result is a richer, more complex berry, with more structure. 

Winemaker Notes: Brilliant, clean, and cherry red in color with a cardinal-red rim. The nose is rich with red fruit, bringing raspberries and red currants to mind, with notes of aniseed. Fresh and fruity on entry, red fruit once again comes to the fore, this time blended with echoes of vanilla from its brief stint in oak. It is well balanced and its mature, velvety tannins usher in a long, elegant finish.

Its striking freshness and medium aromatic intensity make Inici the perfect wine to accompany partridge with truffles and wild mushrooms, duck breast with sweet potato and grape sauce, a selection of artisan cheeses, or dishes made with free-range eggs.

A medium-bodied Priorat, showing rich strawberries, purple plums, violets and dark spices. Juicy and vivid on the palate with very ripe, silky tannins. Vegan. Drink now.

A lively, medium-bodied red, with bright acidity enlivening dark, ripe notes of black raspberry and black currant fruit, joined by accents of sandalwood, underbrush and singed orange peel. Crisp finish. Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now.