Description
Aged for 12 months in French oak, the Clos Maria 2015 is a deep ruby colour with hints of purple. The nose is full of liquorice, ripe redcurrants and balsamic notes. The palate is full-bodied and well-rounded with good tannic structure and powerful flavours of black fruit, oak spice and figs. The finish is long and persistent.
Located in the Montsant DO that encircles Priorat in Spain’s Catalunya region, Clos Maria is a 230-hectare estate with 10 hectares under vine. There are over 50,000 vines planted at Clos Maria, including white varieties like Garnacha Blanca, Viognier, Muscat d’Alexandria, Chenin Blanc and red varieties such as Garnacha, Syrah, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan, and even some Tannat, Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. Both red and white grapes are planted on the unique llicorella slate soils that the area is famous for, adding a wonderful mineral-texture and complexity to the wines. The winery produces around 25,000 bottles per year and currently they make three wines.
Perfect with tomato-based pasta dishes, roast lamb and barbecued beef.
