Genium Celler Fresc, Priorat DOCa, Spain

杰紐姆酒莊弗雷斯柯紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：1827

A blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Carinena aged in French oak, the 2010 Fresc has an extroverted, luscious bouquet with creme de cassis, dark plum and blueberry jam tinged with iodine and raisin. The palate is full-bodied and certainly packs an alcoholic punch. The black fruit is clean and focused; the finish quite linear with underlying firm, chalky tannins. It is a little monolithic at present, but it has the substance to age well over 5-6 years. Genium Celler was formed in 2002 when six families pooled their resources. Together, they own 15 hectares of vine located in Poboleda, La Morera and Torroja, of which 3 hectares are farmed organically. The main focus is upon Garnacha and Carinena, complemented by Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. I found their wines to be unashamedly modern in style, generally well-crafted and for the most part, avoiding the overbearing nature and uncontained alcohol of some of their peers. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343

The 2009 Genium Fresc is a blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Carinena aged in seasoned French oak for 3 months and bottled without filtration. It offers up reticent notes of mineral, espresso, violets, and blackberry. Dense, structured, and tannic on the palate, at the moment this is a one-dimensional wine that hopefully will unwind with a few more years of cellaring. Genium Celler began in 2002 when six families from the Priorat village of Poboleda joined forces. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343

The 2008 Genium Fresc is 80% Garnacha and 20% Carinena sourced from younger vines with 3 months of aging in seasoned French oak. Medium crimson-colored, it displays aromas of cedar, tobacco, mineral, spice box, black cherry, and plum. Silky-textured with excellent concentration and grip, this savory, flavorful offering is nicely balanced and long in the finish. It is a fine example of Priorat that will not break the piggy bank. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; www.grapesofspain.com