Formiga’s first impressions on the nose remind us of wines undergoing carbonic maceration, when notions of cherries and strawberry candy come to the fore; a good swirl of the glass will allow the aromas to develop so that aniseed and figs appear. Somewhat unusually, Formiga releases the smell of black pepper and stalks, very much in common with certain wines from the Côtes du Rhône.
The bouche is flavoursome and concentrated, with an appreciable amount of excellent maturity coming over perfectly well; just the right level of maturity, Atlantic-textured (subtle and smooth) expressing elegance and freshness. Formiga is a wine that gently soothes the palate!
Aged for 8 months in French and American oak barrels.
Alcohol content:
15,0%
Optimum serving temperature:
Between 15ºC and 16ºC
Formiga de Vellut 2010 front and back
Domini de la Cartoixa
Priorat, Spain
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The Cartoixa Domini (or Clos Galena) is a dream come true for Miguel Perez Cerrada, a passionate college professor who decided one day to settle in the Priory with the aim of producing unique wines. For that it has the excellent work of winemaker Toni Coca, and the fruit of...
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