CWWSC 2014 - Silver

PRODUCTION AREA:

D.O. MONTSANT

This wine region is located in the heart of Priorat, in the South of Catalonia, in a mountainous area with low water retention slate and sand soils. Its climate is Mediterranean cold and dry, marked by the temperature differences between day and night.

WINEMAKING:

Grapes Variety: 40% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Tempranillo.

Vineyards: Planted on stony and sandy soils, located between the villages of Falset and Marçà at 300-500 meters altitude.

Harvest: Grapes are harvested by hand between the second week of September and the second week of October.

The grape varieties are fermented separately at a controlled temperature of 24ºC in order to preserve their fruitiness and acidity. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is softly

blended and filtered before bottling.

Alcohol Content: 13.5% - Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l (TH2) - Residual Sugars: 1 g/l - pH: 3.6

TASTING NOTES

Bright and intense red color with grenadine flecks .This wine offers a wide range of concentrated red fruit aromas accompanied by subtle mineral hints. In the mouth it is smooth full of fruit with a silky entrance that makes it an easy drinking wine with a long finish with a reappearance of red and black currants.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Charmian Negre Jove is a great wine for any occasion, also ideal to drink as an aperitif . It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, stews, pasta or rice dishes as well.

SERVING RECOMMENDATION

We recommend you serve this wine slightly cool, between 14 and 16ºC (58F to 61F).