In the glass
What it pairs with
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Braised oxtail with herbs
Firm tannins and mineral depth find their balance in rich slow-cooked beef. -
Wild mushroom and game terrine
Earthy mineral character echoes the earthiness of mushroom and game. -
Hard aged Manchego
The firm structure and saline mineral note cut through aged cheese fat.
How to serve Les Tosses
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. Braised oxtail with herbs, Wild mushroom and game terrine, Hard aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Tosses is the Cariñena Vinya Classificada sibling to Les Manyes at Terroir Al Limit. Old-vine Cariñena on llicorella slate, harvested and vinified with Dominik Huber's signature whole-cluster, large-wood methodology.
- 2007 — First vintage of Les Tosses as a designated Vinya Classificada from old Cariñena vines
Facts
- Producer
- Terroir Al Limit
- Grapes
- Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Aged in large old French oak foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €80-130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Les Tosses
What does Les Tosses taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Les Tosses?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Les Tosses?
Braised oxtail with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom and game terrine and Hard aged Manchego. Firm tannins and mineral depth find their balance in rich slow-cooked beef.
What grapes are in Les Tosses?
The blend is Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.