The 2013 Vinyes Velles is an old-vine cuvée that mixes Cari?ena with some 30% Garnacha from slate slopes and terraces in the village of Porrera. It fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak vats and matured in French oak barrels for some 15 months. There is a combination of fresh fruit and slate, with dusty minerality and imperceptible oak. The palate is medium to full-bodied with superb freshness and lively minerality, great persistence and length. It should develop nicely in bottle. There are 23,000 bottles produced.

The plum and black currant flavors have depth and liveliness, framed by smoke, cola and licorice notes. Features a solid structure, with orange peel acidity imparting freshness. Drink now through 2023. 300 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add