2009 Serra & Barceló Montsant Octonia
Mix of garnet and ruby red. A touch tight on the nose but still a touch floral, currants, and a touch of gravel. Medium plus maybe even close to heavy tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Balanced and integrated acidity. Layered palate with tons of dark cocoa leaves, pencil shavings, perfumey, dark cherries and black currants. Mineral finish and very long.
Made up of 50% Garnatxa Tinta, 35% Garnatxa Peluda, and 15% Samsó. Aged for around 16 months in lightly toasted 400L French oak barrels. Only 5,000 bottle produced.
2016 till 2022.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro for $44.68.Dark crimson red with an opaque core. Layered nose with dark fruit forward attack on the nose that rounded out with some soft earthiness, brambleberries, dark cherries, herbs, and more savory undertones. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. A touch of heat on day one that mellowed out with air. Balanced acidity with dark cherries, raspberries, and tight brambleberries. Long finish and definitely needs some air.
Made up of 50% Garnatxa Tinta, 35% Garnatxa Peluda, and 15% Samsó. Aged for around 16 months in lightly toasted 400L French oak barrels. Only 5,000 bottle produced.
2016 till 2026.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro for $44.68.