2576 – Red Wine Les Argiles from Orto Wines

2576 – RED WINE LES ARGILES FROM ORTO WINES – D.O. MONTSANT

Characteristics: The origin of the name of the village of Masroig seems to come from the red color of the earth that surrounded a farmhouse located on top of a small hill. This earth was undoubtedly red clay, very abundant in the municipality.

The vineyards from which the grapes to make this wine come from are planted on clay estates.Clay is a very special earth, it is very compact and fertile, especially if it rains gently since it allows the water to penetrate the earth little by little; on the contrary, if the rain is torrential, the clay spits it out and does not retain it.The wines tend to be fresher and more agile.

Fermentation: Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately 20 days at 25 ºC. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging in barrels.

Aging: 3 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and 3 more months in used French oak barrels.

Winery: D’Orto Vins Cellar

Varieties: 90% Grenache and 10% Carignan.

Denomination of Origin: D.O. Montsant

Alcoholic Content: 14% Vol.

Capacity: 75 Cl.

Tasting Notes:

• View: Deep ruby ​​red colour with violet reflections.
• Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum. Spicy and subtle notes with mineral touches.
• Mouth: Intense, warm and pleasant. Soft and well-integrated tannins. Flavours of ripe fruits, spices and mineral notes. Long and persistent finish. You can perceive its freshness and agility, characteristics provided by the type of clay of the vineyard.

Pairing: pairs well with red meats and game, such as baked chicken, grilled ribs or large game dishes. As it is a young and fruity wine, it can also accompany more casual dishes such as hamburgers, ribs or tacos.

Service: To fully enjoy this wine, the temperature should be between 15 and 18ºC.