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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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
What it pairs with
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Crema catalana
The wine's caramelised and custard notes match the classic Catalan creme brulee. -
Blue cheese with walnuts
The wine's sweetness and oxidative depth make a natural match with pungent blue cheese. -
Chocolate and almond tarta
Dark chocolate and almond resonance bridges the wine's dried-fruit sweetness.
How to serve Etim Dolc Natural
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Crema catalana, Blue cheese with walnuts, Chocolate and almond tarta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Etim Dolc Natural draws on the Catalan tradition of naturally sweet wines from sun-dried Garnacha, a style with roots in the region's historic Carthusian and monastic winemaking heritage.
- 2005: Etim Dolc Natural first released by Cooperativa Falset Marca
Facts
- Producer
- Cooperativa Falset Marca (Etim) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha
- Classification
- DO Montsant
- Oak
- Aged in small oak casks
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €14-22 per 50cl at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Etim Dolc Natural
What does Etim Dolc Natural taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Etim Dolc Natural?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Etim Dolc Natural?
Crema catalana is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Blue cheese with walnuts and Chocolate and almond tarta. The wine's caramelised and custard notes match the classic Catalan creme brulee.
What grapes are in Etim Dolc Natural?
The blend is Garnacha. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.
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