VENUS LA UNIVERSAL MONTSANT TINTO VENUS DE LA FIGUERA 750ML 2020
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VENUS LA UNIVERSAL MONTSANT TINTO is a red wine from the Montsant region of Spain, known for its robust flavor profile featuring ripe red fruits, subtle spice, and earthy undertones. This wine showcases the unique terroir of the area, which is characterized by a diverse range of soils and a warm Mediterranean climate, contributing to its distinct character and complexity.
This versatile red pairs well with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, hearty stews, and rich pasta dishes. It also complements Mediterranean cuisine, making it an excellent choice for gatherings and casual meals.
Expert Reviews
The top reds have longer élevage and are released later, as is the case for the 2020 Venus de La Figuera. This is a vineyard they selected at higher altitude, but in the first vintages, the wine was done in amphorae (2014 and 2015), which they found too concentrated and reductive. They then used foudres and reduced the production. And in 2020, they wanted an even more ethereal wine, so they used full clusters; but some 30% of the grapes were pressed and the juice added to the vat, then then did a very long infusion to have a very subtle extraction. This was increased in the following years. The wine was aged in amphora for 18 to 20 months. It has 13.7% alcohol and the profile they were looking for. It's floral and perfumed, fine-boned and velvety, with very elegant tannins and an ethereal quality, very fresh and not showing any of the heat or the drought from the year. 1,548 bottles and 120 magnums were filled in January 2023.
La Figuera is a small town high in the Montsant mountains, known for its old vines. The 2020 Venus de la Figuera hails from a tiny old-vine plot located next to a water tank painted with graffiti of Venus. Made from 100% Garnatxa, it presents a blood-like core along with wild herbs, elderflower and black tea notes. Dry and infusion-like on the palate, it glides with a vibrant, chalky mouthfeel. This is a warm, grippy wine that’s full of energy.