The 2011 Pinyolet Seleccion (80% Grenache and 20% Carignan) comes from some of the appellation’s oldest vines (planted between 1928 and 1945). It was aged eight months in used French oak. The result is a spicy, earthy red displaying peppery black currant and black cherry fruit, crushed rock/chalky notes, and good minerality, precision, uplift and vibrancy. Medium to full-bodied, but more restrained and elegant than its sibling, it, too, can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.
These two outstanding wines from the Compania de Vinos del Atlantico are from Montsant, another somewhat under-the-radar appellation where the wines can often compete at a much lower price with the more expensive and prestigious nearby Prioratos. Long time readers of The Wine Advocate are familiar with the selections of Patrick Mata, one of the most driven, passionate and talented young men in the wine world. These are his newest releases, which should be in the marketplace this fall. He continues to expand his business and as the notes that follow indicate, he has now added a burgeoning selection of high quality, distinctive wines from Portugal. His portfolio actually includes three import companies, Ole, Peninsula and Obrigado. For more information on Patrick Mata, see Issue #202 (8-31-12).
Importers: Peninsula Imports ;56 Harrison St. #405, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; fax (413) 254-8923
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