In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast milk-fed lamb with garlic and herb crust
The wine's concentration and firm structure require the richness of fine lamb. -
Black truffle and potato terrine
The earthy depth and mineral character of the wine echo the truffle.
How to serve Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial
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 milk-fed lamb with garlic and herb crust, Black truffle and potato terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial was introduced to represent the best selection from the estate's oldest parcels, with increased time in new oak and lower yields. Only produced in exceptional vintages.
- 2007 — First vintage of Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial from selected old-vine parcels in Porrera
Facts
- Producer
- Ferrer Bobet
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 20 months in new French oak barrels
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €75-110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial
What does Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long finish.
When should I drink Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial?
Roast milk-fed lamb with garlic and herb crust is the canonical pairing; Black truffle and potato terrine is the other strong match. The wine's concentration and firm structure require the richness of fine lamb.
What grapes are in Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial?
The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.