Dits del Terra 2023

The 2023 Dits del Terra is pure Cariñena from 60-year-old vines on steep slate slopes. It fermented with full clusters in concrete for seven to eight days and was kept in concrete for eight months. This year, the wine is surprisingly floral and silky, when it's usually earthy. It has contained ripeness and 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.6. It's still the darkest and the ripest of the reds, and it's always a little rustic. It comes from a very warm place, but even in the torrid and dry 2023, the wine is harmonious and fresh; there's no sense of heat at all. It has a little more fruit, and it's rounder than Arbossar. 3,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2024.

A well-rounded, lively and seductive red showcasing forest berries, warm herbs, dried flowers and a touch of sweet spices. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Quite dense with layers and a subtle touch on the palate. An energetic kick of peppercorns brings vibrancy and freshness. Velvety with a bright, crisp stream of wild strawberries mingling with the stony influence and the spices. Lively and full of verve with a long finish. Drink or hold.