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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, wild herb, spice, fresh earth
Palate: red berry, savoury herb, smooth tannin, saline edge
Tempranillo-Garnacha-Moneu blend at Castell de la Bleda, reintroducing the ancestral Penedes red grape Moneu. Fresh, mid-weight Catalan red.
What it pairs with
- Botifarra amb mongetes Catalan sausage and white beans share the wine's herb-savoury register.More wines for sausages →Find botifarra amb mongetes on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken with thyme Mid-weight red and herb-roasted poultry sit easily together.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Wood-fired vegetable escalivada Smoky aubergines and peppers find the wine's earth and red-berry core.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find wood-fired vegetable escalivada on TableJourney →
- Charcuterie board Cured meats and red-berried Garnacha-Tempranillo blends pair naturally.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
History
Penedes red from Castell de la Bleda featuring Moneu, an ancestral variety native to Penedes reintroduced by Familia Torres for its resistance to high temperatures and drought.
- 2019First Clos Ancestral Red vintage featuring the ancestral Moneu grape
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Moneu
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Limited oak, stainless steel emphasis
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2019
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Clos Ancestral Red
What does Clos Ancestral Red taste like?
Red cherry, wild herb, spice and fresh earth on the nose; red berry, savoury herb, smooth tannin and a saline edge on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and acidity.
When should I drink Clos Ancestral Red?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The wine is built for mid-term ageing and shows best with a brief 20 to 30 minute decant.
Is Clos Ancestral Red vegan?
Yes. Familia Torres has moved core reds to vegan fining.
What food pairs with Clos Ancestral Red?
Botifarra amb mongetes is the canonical Catalan pairing. Roast chicken with thyme, wood-fired vegetable escalivada, and a charcuterie board are equally strong.
What grapes are in Clos Ancestral Red?
Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta and Moneu, with Moneu being an ancestral Penedes variety reintroduced for its heat and drought resistance.
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