Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryShort finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled pork and vegetables
    Light and versatile with simple grilled food.
  • Catalan chorizo with bread
    The fruit and freshness pair with simple Catalan table food.

How to serve Ceps Nous

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled pork and vegetables, Catalan chorizo with bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ceps Nous ('new vines' in Catalan) was the first wine released by Cellers Pasanau when the family launched its commercial winemaking operation in the late 1990s.

  1. 1998: First vintage of Ceps Nous as the entry-level wine from Cellers Pasanau

Facts

Producer
Cellers Pasanau · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Short ageing in used oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
€14-20 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Ceps Nous

What does Ceps Nous taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish.

When should I drink Ceps Nous?

Drink 1-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Ceps Nous?

Grilled pork and vegetables is the canonical pairing; Catalan chorizo with bread is the other strong match. Light and versatile with simple grilled food.

What grapes are in Ceps Nous?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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