Pinyolet Seleccion, Montsant, Spain

皮約萊特精選紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：3984

The 2011 Pinyolet Seleccion (80% Grenache and 20% Carignan) comes from some of the appellation’s oldest vines (planted between 1928 and 1945). It was aged eight months in used French oak. The result is a spicy, earthy red displaying peppery black currant and black cherry fruit, crushed rock/chalky notes, and good minerality, precision, uplift and vibrancy. Medium to full-bodied, but more restrained and elegant than its sibling, it, too, can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. These two outstanding wines from the Compania de Vinos del Atlantico are from Montsant, another somewhat under-the-radar appellation where the wines can often compete at a much lower price with the more expensive and prestigious nearby Prioratos. Long time readers of The Wine Advocate are familiar with the selections of Patrick Mata, one of the most driven, passionate and talented young men in the wine world. These are his newest releases, which should be in the marketplace this fall. He continues to expand his business and as the notes that follow indicate, he has now added a burgeoning selection of high quality, distinctive wines from Portugal. His portfolio actually includes three import companies, Ole, Peninsula and Obrigado. For more information on Patrick Mata, see Issue #202 (8-31-12). Importers: Peninsula Imports ;56 Harrison St. #405, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; fax (413) 254-8923

Slightly more expensive, the 2010 Pinyolet Seleccion is a blend of 80% old vine Grenache and 20% Carinena (from vines planted in 1945 and 1928 respectively). The wine was aged eight months in 2-year old French oak barrels. It exhibits copious notes of damp earth, forest floor, and a fiery, Graves-like, volcanic smokiness that comes from the vineyard’s soils. Rich, full-bodied and deep with plenty of kirsch, raspberry and black currant fruit characteristics, this mouthfilling red should drink well for 5-6 years. CVA is the abbreviation for Cia de Vinos del Atlantico. Importer: Ole and Peninsula Wines (Patrick Mata),New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; Fax (413) 254-8923; www.oleimports.com

The 2009 Pinyolet Seleccion is made up of 80% Garnacha planted in 1945 and 20% Carinena planted in 1928 aged for 8 months in two-year-old French oak. Asian spices, incense, mineral, and a confiture of black fruits inform the nose of this juicy, incipiently complex red. Plush, friendly, and nicely proportioned, it can be enjoyed over the next 6 years, It is an outstanding value in pleasure-bent Montsant. Importer: Peninsula Wines, New Rochelle, NY; www.olewines.com