Celler Pinol – Portal Tinto
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Spain
Catalunya
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2019 (750ml) - 8 10411 01062 4
Origins Spain > Catalunya > Terra Alta
Appellation Terra Alta
Varietal Grenache
Cepage 50% Grenache, 20% Carignan, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Tempranillo
Winemaking The grapes are brought to the winery in the early morning hours before being de-stemmed and crushed. Prior to fermentation, the must is macerated at a cool temperature (43F) for four days in large tanks of 5,000-10,000 liter capacity. Fermentation starts utilizing neutral yeasts from Levuline (used mostly in Champagne) and the skins mix with the juice for 22-28 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for 12 months in 300L French and American oak barrels.
Aging 12 months in 300L French and American oak barrels.
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Mediterranean Gem
Aromas Vibrant blackberry, potpourri and peppery spice
Mouthfeel Silky & Minerally
Tasting Notes Ruby-red. Vibrant blackberry, potpourri and peppery spice scents are complemented by suggestions of candied licorice and smoky minerals. Concentrated black and blue fruit flavors show very good clarity and a touch of sweet floral pastilles. Silky, slow-building tannins add shape and grip to the long, sweet finish, which leaves a note of dark fruit liqueur behind.
Selling Point Estate-bottled wine made by 4th generation family
Pairings American fare (burgers, wrap sandwiches, burritos) and spicier foods with a Latin American influence
Awards 93pts Wine Enthusiast
Sustainability Certified Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan
The Story
Portal Tinto is an estate-bottled wine made by Celler Piñol with grapes grown in the region of Terra Alta, located south of Barcelona. This small-production cuvée's pure and precise flavors make it a compelling wine value. Terra Alta's high elevation vineyards coupled with Piñol's viticulture produces a wine that clearly communicates the spicy, mineral character of this rewarding region, relatively unknown until now. The story of Celler Piñol mirrors the ascendance of Spanish wines in world markets over the past ten years, a story of how a reverence for old, treasured vineyards and the best family traditions have been combined with new winemaking methods to make the finest wines possible. Similar to Yecla and Vinos de Madrid, Terra Alta is one of Spain's up-and-coming wine regions with an identity built on exciting projects and progressive innovation. Juanjo G. Piñol and Cristina Borrull are the winemakers. Juanjo's mother Josefina remains in charge of the family cellar.
About Celler Pinol
Producer Story
Generations of the Piñol family have made wine on their estate in Terra Alta, a Mediterranean “hidden gem” wine region in the Catalan highlands of Tarragona. Since the early 20th century, an inherited passion for wine has allowed “Piñol” to be synonymous with “pioneer” in Terra Alta’s fine winemaking tradition.
Producer Story
Generations of the Piñol family have made wine on their estate in Terra Alta, a Mediterranean “hidden gem” wine region in the Catalan highlands of Tarragona. Since the early 20th century, an inherited passion for wine has allowed “Piñol” to be synonymous with “pioneer” in Terra Alta’s fine winemaking tradition.
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