Ratings
GR 83
Identity
| Producer | Cellers de Can Suriol del Castell |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Certified organic (CCPAE) |
| Grapes | 40% Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), 20% Garnatxa (Grenache), 20% Monastrell, 10% Syrah, 10% Samsó (Carignan) |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Vibrant, crunchy purple (violet) and red fruit aromas and flavors |
| Aroma | Black cherry, blackcurrant, mulberry, tobacco leaf, vibrant purple and red fruit aromas |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins; dark red fruit and earthy palate of black currant, mulberries, and tobacco leaves |
| Finish | Cleanses the palate, making each sip enjoyable; earthy and lingering finish |
| Food Pairing | Grilled vegetables, red meat, game meat |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | 12 months maturing in underground concrete tanks; natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation and battonage for 3 months in concrete tanks |
| Fermentation | Vinified in 15,000-liter stainless steel tanks for 20 days with only indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 250 m |
| Soil | Calcareous clay |
| Vine Age | 20 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced from certified organic farmers in three distinct terroirs: coast (Masia la Serra), central (Heretat del Castellot), and mountains (Gatalletes) |
Interesting facts
| Part of a limited 50,000 bottle production; represents the Suriol family's commitment to minimal intervention winemaking |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |