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    240516|2017

Terroir al Límit Priorat Vi de Vila de Torroja 2015

Other Red Wines from Priorat, Spain
JS 94
W&S 93
WA 92
V 92
WE 92
13.5% ABV
Item # 703184

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94 points James Suckling: "Deep and complex nose displaying strawberries, red and black cherries and stony undertones. Full body that's concentrated yet fresh. A very enticing wine. The silky tannins follow through to an elegant, sappy finish. Drink now or hold. (12/1/16)"

93 points Wine & Spirits: "[$50 list] Dominik Huber selects garnacha and cariñena from vineyards between 50 and 70 years old for this village wine. He begins the vinification with whole clusters, letting ambient yeasts do the work, then moves the juice into cement tanks and foudres to finish fermenting. It’s a pure and deliciously fresh expression of Priorat, the flavors focused on ripe red fruit, with delicate floral and herbal notes in a generous texture. There’s a sense of the region’s slate soils in the wine’s mineral tones but, at the same time, it’s easy and refreshing to drink. (Oct 2017)"

92 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$49 list] A tad lower in acidity but surprisingly fresh, the 2015 Torroja Vi de Vila is fruit-driven with a caressing texture. It is a 50/50 blend of Cariñena and Garnacha from different vineyards on slate llicorella soils, fermented in oak and matured in foudre until bottling in late June 2016. It's a little closed, possibly because of the recent bottling, as Dominik likes to work in a reductive way, which in the long term adds ageability in bottle. There's something savory in the nose here, perhaps iodine, hints of licorice and a mix of flowers. It's very tasty, with deep flavors and very good persistence. This has great elegance and freshness. There are 16,800 bottles produced. This is great for a slightly warmer vintage. (Oct 2016)"

92 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$50 list] Brilliant ruby color. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red berries, candied lavender, incense and allspice, with a smoky mineral overtone. Sappy and energetic in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet raspberry and cherry flavors that slowly put on weight while maintaining vivacious character. The floral quality repeats emphatically on the finish, which clings with real tenacity and persistent spiciness. (all whole clusters and aging for 18 months in concrete tanks and foudres) Drink: 2022-2030. (Apr 2019)"

92 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$50 list] Rose and violet aromas sit comfortably with tight, gritty cherry and plum scents. A tight medium-to-full palate is the staging ground for fresh plum and berry flavors that are powerful but not heavy. A long, warming finish maintains the wine's core potency. This is not ready to drink; best from 2019–2028. Alcohol 13.5%. (Nov 2017)"
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94 points James Suckling: "Deep and complex nose displaying strawberries, red and black cherries and stony undertones. Full body that's concentrated yet fresh. A very enticing wine. The silky tannins follow through to an elegant, sappy finish. Drink now or hold. (12/1/16)"

93 points Wine & Spirits: "[$50 list] Dominik Huber selects garnacha and cariñena from vineyards between 50 and 70 years old for this village wine. He begins the vinification with whole clusters, letting ambient yeasts do the work, then moves the juice into cement tanks and foudres to finish fermenting. It’s a pure and deliciously fresh expression of Priorat, the flavors focused on ripe red fruit, with delicate floral and herbal notes in a generous texture. There’s a sense of the region’s slate soils in the wine’s mineral tones but, at the same time, it’s easy and refreshing to drink. (Oct 2017)"

92 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$49 list] A tad lower in acidity but surprisingly fresh, the 2015 Torroja Vi de Vila is fruit-driven with a caressing texture. It is a 50/50 blend of Cariñena and Garnacha from different vineyards on slate llicorella soils, fermented in oak and matured in foudre until bottling in late June 2016. It's a little closed, possibly because of the recent bottling, as Dominik likes to work in a reductive way, which in the long term adds ageability in bottle. There's something savory in the nose here, perhaps iodine, hints of licorice and a mix of flowers. It's very tasty, with deep flavors and very good persistence. This has great elegance and freshness. There are 16,800 bottles produced. This is great for a slightly warmer vintage. (Oct 2016)"

92 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$50 list] Brilliant ruby color. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red berries, candied lavender, incense and allspice, with a smoky mineral overtone. Sappy and energetic in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet raspberry and cherry flavors that slowly put on weight while maintaining vivacious character. The floral quality repeats emphatically on the finish, which clings with real tenacity and persistent spiciness. (all whole clusters and aging for 18 months in concrete tanks and foudres) Drink: 2022-2030. (Apr 2019)"

92 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$50 list] Rose and violet aromas sit comfortably with tight, gritty cherry and plum scents. A tight medium-to-full palate is the staging ground for fresh plum and berry flavors that are powerful but not heavy. A long, warming finish maintains the wine's core potency. This is not ready to drink; best from 2019–2028. Alcohol 13.5%. (Nov 2017)"
Product SKU 703184
Producer Terroir al Límit
Country Spain
Region Priorat
Varietal Other Red Wines
Vintage 2015
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 13.5%
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