WINE DESCRIPTION
Orowines Bluegray is an opulent, full bodied, rd wine with intense notes of jammy blackberry fruit combined with licorice notes and slate-like minerality intended to be drunk over the medium term. The wine is made in the Priorat region from am mix of Grenache, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes using a long vatting time to optimize the tanninc structure and matured in French oak for 12 months for added complexity. This wine makes an good value entry point at which to begin to explore the rich style of Priorat red wines.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This wine exhibits a deep blue rimmed, purple color, which immediately captures the eye and sets it apart from other wines.On the nose, Orowines Bluegray offers a complex bouquet of aromas that entice the senses. Notes of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums mingle with hints of licorice.
Upon tasting, this wine reveals its true character. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins that provide a luxurious mouthfeel. Flavors of black fruits, take center stage, accompanied by subtle hints of dried herbs. The wine's well-integrated oak adds depth and complexity, enhancing the overall flavor profile. Orowines Bluegray boasts a long and lingering finish with complex notes of slatey minerality. This powerfil wines suites slow cooked food such as pulled pork. Drink within 10 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Garnacha Tinta
Cariñena
ORIGINS
Winery: Orowines
Region: Catalonia
Nestled in the northeast corner of Spain, Catalonia is a wine region of rich history and complexity. With its Mediterranean climate and varied topography, Catalonia is home to a wide range of wines, from sparkling Cava to full-bodied reds.
Wine has been produced in Catalonia for centuries. The region is home to some of Spain's oldest winemaking traditions, with evidence of winemaking dating back to the Roman Empire. In the 19th century, Catalonia was one of the first regions to produce sparkling wines, and the region is now home to some of the world's most famous sparkling wines, such as Cava.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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