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Cellar/Tasting Notes
Terra Alta is tucked away in the southeastern corner of Catalunya, bordering Aragon and Valencia. It is one of the largest areas in Catalunya under vine. There are plenty of old Grenache bush vines, making it one of the best regions in terms of quality and authenticity.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (RP): 91 "Another incredible value and full-throttle wine made from 100% Grenache, Herencia Altes’s vineyards are situated high on the hillside above the village of Batea, where grapes have been grown since the 15th century. This offering, from very old vines and aged completely in concrete, is a naked, unadulterated, unmanipulated effort with great minerality (from the chalky, limestone soils) and an intensity and richness (from the old vines) that are normally found in $50+ wines. As I told Eric Solomon, at these ridiculously low prices, consumers will never suspect the wines are at this level of quality. This outstanding 2011 offers loads of kirsch, raspberry, licorice, garrigue and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied and dense, ... A killer value, it is a custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon by proprietor Nuria Altes." Stephen Tanzer (ST): 90 "Dark ruby. Suave black raspberry and Asian spice aromas are complicated by notes of violet and allspice. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors and showing remarkable depth and intensity for the price. Spicy and silky on the finish, which leaves anise and raspberry notes behind. Here's yet another example of how Spain leaves the rest of the world in the dust when it comes to value in red wine." |