Cims de Porrera Les Cousins "L'inconscient" 2023 1.5L (Magnum)

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Winery: Cims de Porrera

Country / Region: Spain, Priorat DOQ

Date Winery was established: 1996

Grape Variety: 30% Garnatxa, 20% Carinena, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet, 10% Syrah, 5% Viognier

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

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 Cims de Porrera Les Cousins "L'insconcient" 2019 is a delectable and enjoyable wine! Not to be taken too seriously but to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Despite its playful winemaking approach, the wine has an incredible charm and is quite intriguing especially for both new and experienced wine drinkers. The nose is very fruit forward with red berry notes mostly dominating the aromas. Nuances of black fruit, mostly currant and plum, however, also emerge as undertones. The palate is beautifully rounded and quite fleshy. Confirming the nose, the palate is just as fruit driven with additional nuances of baking spices, vanilla and a hint black pepper. The finish has decent length and rounded out with brilliant acidity and fruity afternotes.

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.