Torres, Pirene, Catalonia, Spain, 2016

This red variety which ripens in mid-October is planted at around 950m near the Ermita San Miguel on the Tremp estate, close to Pillars Jussà in Costers des Segre. This barrel sample is a deep but not opaque black-red in colour, with wild cherry and sloe fruit aromas and a smooth, intense, vivacious flavour. The prominent acidity gives incision and poise, while the fruits are qualified by a ripe leafiness or undergrowth-like freshness. Scored 90-92.