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In the glass
Aroma: candied black fruit, cocoa, black pepper
Palate: mineral
Bright garnet with violet reflections; intense and expressive, with candied black fruit under cocoa and black pepper, a long mineral aftertaste and smooth tannic consistency, per the producer.
What it pairs with
- Roast duck The producer names duck; candied black fruit and smooth tannin suit rich bird.More wines for duck and goose →
- Game stew Game meat is named by the producer; structure and pepper match it.More wines for game →
- Sweet and sour pork The producer recommends sweet and sour dishes; dark fruit meets the sweetness.More wines for pork →
How to serve Angelia
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour; the producer says the wine can age up to 15 years.
- Serve at 12-16°C. Serve at 12-16°C, as the producer advises. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Bordeaux-style glass.
- Pair with the food. Roast duck, Game stew, Sweet and sour pork. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
Organic-certified red from young and old vines above 500 metres on llicorella slate: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Grenache, and 5% Carignan and Merlot together. Varieties are vinified separately with about 24 days of maceration.
Facts
- Producer
- Buil and Gine · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Garnacha Tinta (30%), Cariñena, Merlot
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- About 14 months in French oak casks at 16C, then at least one more year in bottle before release
- Drinking window
- up to 15 years after vintage
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Angelia
What does Angelia taste like?
On the nose, candied black fruit, cocoa, black pepper. On the palate, mineral. Bright garnet with violet reflections; intense and expressive, with candied black fruit under cocoa and black pepper, a long mineral aftertaste and smooth tannic consistency, per the producer.
When should I drink Angelia?
The producer gives a drinking window of up to 15 years after vintage and calls the ageing potential long.
What food pairs with Angelia?
Roast duck is the first match: the producer names duck; candied black fruit and smooth tannin suit rich bird. Also try Game stew and Sweet and sour pork.
What grapes are in Angelia?
The producer lists Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Garnacha Tinta (30%), Cariñena, Merlot. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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