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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs16 yrs18 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 above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast lamb shoulder with garlic Firm tannins and dark fruit match the richness of roasted lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled pork sirloin The wine's structure and fruit complement grilled pork.More wines for pork →
How to serve Clos Berenguer Negre
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb shoulder with garlic, Grilled pork sirloin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Berenguer is a small Priorat estate that takes its name from the medieval Count Berenguer of Barcelona, who played a role in the early history of the region. The estate produces wines from old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena on llicorella terraces.
- 2001First vintage of Clos Berenguer Negre
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Berenguer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14-16 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-16 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Clos Berenguer Negre
What does Clos Berenguer Negre taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Clos Berenguer Negre?
Drink 4-16 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 Negre?
Roast lamb shoulder with garlic is the canonical pairing; Grilled pork sirloin is the other strong match. Firm tannins and dark fruit match the richness of roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Clos Berenguer Negre?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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