In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Garnacha fruit and medium structure are a reliable match with lamb. -
Catalan mixed grill
Medium weight and earthy mineral character complement a varied grill.
How to serve Amendler
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Catalan mixed grill. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Amendler is one of the core wines from Rotllan Torra, named for the almond trees that grow alongside the estate's vines in Torroja del Priorat.
- 1997 — First vintage of Amendler from Rotllan Torra
Facts
- Producer
- Rotllan Torra
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Amendler
What does Amendler taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Amendler?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Amendler?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing; Catalan mixed grill is the other strong match. Garnacha fruit and medium structure are a reliable match with lamb.
What grapes are in Amendler?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.