Cims de Porrera Les Cousins "L'Antagonique" 2021

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Winery: Cims de Porrera

Country / Region: Spain, Priorat DOQ

Date Winery was established: 1996

Grape Variety: Garnatxa Negra, Carinena Negra

Alcohol Content / Volume: 13 - 14% / 750ml

Decanting Time: No need to decant. Serve at 8 - 12°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2020. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good to know: Cims de Porrera was originally founded due to the concern for the abandoned centenarian and native vines in Porrera (grape varietals of mostly Carinena and Grenache), which were grown in slate soils at an altitude between 350 and 600 meters above sea level with incredibly steep descents of 40% to 50%. The tough working conditions, together with the miniscule returns for both winegrowers and vineyard workers, eventually forced landowners to abandon these difficult but amazing vineyards.

The initiative of resurrecting these vineyards with the goal of producing high quality wines was put into motion by members of the local cooperative, who Cims de Porrera purchases their grapes from. With deep and detailed knowledge of both terrain and terroir, their supervision and care have led to great results with wines of exquisite quality and aging potential.

Cims de Porrera's Les Cousins "L'Antagonique" 2019 is another brilliant and innovative creation by the Priorat icons. A "blanc de noirs" (white wine made from red wine grape varietals) that is especially different from its previous vintages since the 2019 was made purely with red wine or black grapes without the addition of any white wine grape varietals. The nose is surprisingly expressive, releasing both floral and citrus notes. The palate on is both refreshing and gorgeously fruit driven with hints of orange peel, wild cranberries and subtle notes of herb and spice. The finish is luscious and pure, refreshing the palate for the next sip.

Cims de Porrera was founded in 1996 by Lluis Llach and the Perez Ovejero family. A few years thereafter, Lluís Llach left the company to dedicate himself fully to his own personal project at Vall Llach. The Perez family eventually partnered up with the Perelada Group for a few years and dedicated their combined knowledge and experience into the evolution and innovation of Cims de Porrera. Today, Cims de Porrera is solely owned by the Pérez family, who, in their own right have risen into Priorat aristocracy when it comes to winemaking and innovation. Their members include the patriarch José Luis Pérez, founder of Mas Martinet, his daughter Sara Pérez, co-owner of Venus La Universal alongside Rene Barbier, and, finally, Marc & Adrià Pérez cousins and winemakers of Cims de Porrera.