Venus "la Universal" 2006

SWIC Score: 93 (JMG)

Tasting notes: Strawberries, perfumed, vanilla, deep, silky.

Available: QC (SAQ 11157257 - $ 51.50)

 

Winery: Venus La Universal

Region: D.O. Montsant (Catalunya)

Varieties: 75% Carinyena, 15% Syrah, 10% Garnatxa

Ageing: 20 months in French oak barrel

Alcohol level: 13.5% alc./vol.

Venus “la Universal” is a modern-style winery project by Sara Pérez (daughter of the Priorat pioneer Josep Lluís Pérez and owner of Mas Martinet) and René Barbier junior (son of René Barbier, Priorat pioneer as well and owner of Clos Mogador). They both believed on Montsant area and tried to produce some of the best examples of this appellation, under the organic precepts. This wine breathes the richness of Montsant soils and try to express sensuality and femininity, keeping the mystery of the beauty goddess from who takes its name.

Vintage tasted: 2006 (October 2012)