Badaceli 2003

La Solana de Cal Grau Estate (D.O.Q. Priorat)

Red

55 % Carignan – 35 % Grenache – 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pre-fermentation cold maceration: 24 – 48 h.
Alcoholic fermentation: 7 - 10 days at a controlled temperature in 30 and 70 Hl tanks.
Post-fermentation maceration: 14-15 days.
Ageing: 12 months in new ( 70 % ) and 2 nd year ( 30 % ) French oak barrels
Bottled in December 2004

43,254 bottles x 750 ml. / 1,000 botellas x 1,500ml.
Sold in ¾ bottles (750 ml) and Magnum bottles (1,500 ml)
Best served at: 16- 18 ºC
Alcohol content: 13,5º

Dark ruby red in colour with faint hints of violet. Intense on the nose, with balsamic notes that develop into ripe red fruits and forest fruits, which are complemented by spicy, smoked, roasted, aniseed and chocolate notes from cask-ageing. Lactic, mineral and liquorice notes are also present. Well-structured and glycerolic on the palate with good tannins. Persistent finish and pleasant after-taste.