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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninhigh
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled Tomahawk steak Bold tannins and minerality pair with the weight and marbling of a long-bone beef cut.More wines for steak →
  • Aged manchego with membrillo Crystalline salt in aged cheese and quince sweetness counterpoint the wine's iron and tannin.More wines for aged hard cheese →
  • Black bean stew with pork Dense legume stew and pork fat soften the wine's angular structure.More wines for pork →

How to serve Les Eres Vinyes Velles

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled Tomahawk steak, Aged manchego with membrillo, Black bean stew with pork. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Eres is the primary single-vineyard expression of Celler Joan Simo in Porrera, drawing from Vinyes Velles (old vines) of Cariñena and Garnacha. Porrera is considered the heartland of old-vine Cariñena in DOQ Priorat.

  1. 2004Les Eres Vinyes Velles first vintage produced

Facts

Producer
Celler Joan Simo · visiting guide
Grapes
Cariñena, Garnacha
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
14 months in used French foudre
ABV
14.5%
Price
€28-45 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Les Eres Vinyes Velles

What does Les Eres Vinyes Velles taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Les Eres Vinyes Velles?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Les Eres Vinyes Velles?

Grilled Tomahawk steak is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged manchego with membrillo and Black bean stew with pork. Bold tannins and minerality pair with the weight and marbling of a long-bone beef cut.

What grapes are in Les Eres Vinyes Velles?

The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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