Clos de Portal Somni, Priorat, Spain

波塔爾酒莊索姆尼紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：11900

The 2010 Somni (which means “dream”) also originates from the Clos del Portal estate but from the late-picked bunches, the earlier picked fruit used for the Negre de Negres. It is raised entirely in new French oak. It has a very dense, oaky bouquet of dark berry, plum and cedar aromas that are difficult to penetrate at the moment. The palate is full-bodied with toasty dark berry fruit, fine delineation and convincing grip towards the finish. The oak is a little distracting, but it should meld together with time. Drink 2015-2025. Clos del Portal was founded in 2001 by architect Alfredo Arribas, whose vineyards are located between Bellmunt, El Molar and El Lloar. He set about resurrecting abandoned terraces, and currently the 40-hectare estate possesses 15 hectares under vine. There is a complex connection between “Clos del Priorat” and “Portal de Priorat” that I have tried to disentangle. Basically, the estate “Clos del Portal” markets its wines under the “Portal de Priorat” moniker, with the exception of the Gotes de Priorat, which now comes under its own name. Alfred Arribas’s vineyards in Montsant were marketed under “Portal de Montsant,” but are now marketed under his own name, Alfred Arribas. Confusing, eh? But don’t let that put you off his excellent wines. Importer: Classic Wines, Stamford, CT; tel. (203) 975-2522