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17¼/20
Celler Familia Nin-Ortiz Planetes Clàssic 2013
Priorato, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainFounded in 2000 by married duo Ester Nin (winemaker) and Carlos Ortiz, the winery is based in Porrera, the Priorat village closest to the sea. The current population there is 500 + 4 mules. 100 years ago, Porrera has 2,000 people with 500 mules, so the area has been neglected for some time. They farm all their vineyards, here and in Penedès biodynamically. This blend of 60% grenache, 10% grenache pelluda, and 30% carignan (with stems) comes from a mix of llicorella, roca pigallada, and ferral soils, averaging 30% slopes. This was native fermented and with 4 weeks maceration in French foudres and amphora, where it remains for 17 months. Certainly showing some maturity, with dried violets, crushed stones, ink, black liquorice, wild plums, and scrubby thorns, threaded with a pink peppercorn note, and easily lofted with schistous acidity while grounded with ferrous gravitas. Tannins are still present, but well melted into the whole. Showing its age very well.Tasted: 25 May 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $79.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Garnacha - Cariñena
