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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised oxtail with herbs, Roast lamb with olives and tomatoes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles focuses on the estate's oldest Cariñena vines, drawn from plots where the vines were planted before 1960. It explores the variety's capacity for pure mineral expression at high altitude.

  1. 2008First vintage of Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles, pure old-vine Cariñena

Facts

Producer
Ferrer Bobet · visiting guide
Grapes
Cariñena
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
14-16 months in French oak, mostly used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€50-75 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles

What does Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles?

Drink 6-20 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 Vinyes Velles?

Braised oxtail with herbs is the canonical pairing; Roast lamb with olives and tomatoes is the other strong match. Rich, gelatinous braised beef softens Cariñena's firm tannins beautifully.

What grapes are in Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles?

The blend is Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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