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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: balsamic, cherry, toasted notes
Palate: spicy, mature, tender, cherry, mineral
An intense-ruby Sumoll from 1984 vines: balsamic and cherry with toasted hints, spicy and tender on the palate with lively acidity over a mineral background.
What it pairs with
- Wild boar The producer lists wild boar.More wines for wild boar →
- Duck Duck is on the producer's list.More wines for duck and goose →
- Truffle fried egg Fried egg with truffle is a producer pairing.More wines for truffles →
How to serve Gaintus Vertical
Allow 30 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Decant before serving; the producer recommends decanting.
- Serve at 14-16C. Mont-Rubi recommends serving at 14 to 16C.
- Glassware. A Burgundy-style glass.
- Pair with the food. Wild boar, Duck, Truffle fried egg. Wild boar, duck, risotto, truffle and cheese boards.
History
Gaintus Vertical is made from Sumoll vines planted in 1984, with cold pre-maceration, gentle pigeage and 45-day macerations, 14 months in French oak and 24 months in bottle.
- 1984Vineyard planting year of the Gaintus Vertical vines
Facts
- Producer
- Heretat Mont-Rubi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sumoll (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak barrels and a further 24 months in bottle
- ABV
- 13.5%
Frequently asked about Gaintus Vertical
What does Gaintus Vertical taste like?
On the nose, balsamic, cherry, toasted notes. On the palate, spicy, mature, tender, cherry, mineral. An intense-ruby Sumoll from 1984 vines: balsamic and cherry with toasted hints, spicy and tender on the palate with lively acidity over a mineral background.
When should I drink Gaintus Vertical?
Mont-Rubi recommends decanting and serving at 14 to 16C. It releases the wine after 14 months in oak and a further 24 months in bottle and gives no drinking window.
What food pairs with Gaintus Vertical?
Wild boar is the first match to try, with Duck and Truffle fried egg close behind. The producer lists wild boar.
What grapes are in Gaintus Vertical?
It is 100% Sumoll, according to the producer.
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