In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass
Mineral freshness and citrus complement the delicate fish. -
Catalan fresh goat cheese with herbs
The wine's citrus freshness and mineral salinity match fresh goat cheese.
How to serve Clos Berenguer Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bass, Catalan fresh goat cheese with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white wine from Clos Berenguer was introduced to round out the estate's range with a mineral-fresh expression of Priorat's indigenous white varieties.
- 2005 — First vintage of Clos Berenguer Blanc
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Berenguer
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Clos Berenguer Blanc
What does Clos Berenguer Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Clos Berenguer Blanc?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos Berenguer Blanc?
Grilled sea bass is the canonical pairing; Catalan fresh goat cheese with herbs is the other strong match. Mineral freshness and citrus complement the delicate fish.
What grapes are in Clos Berenguer Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.