Formiga de Vellut in Wooden Box

On 10 December 2017, Formiga de Vellut became the first Catalan wine to be served at the Nobel Prize dinner in the history of the awards. 

Formiga de Vellut 2014 was served during the Nobel dinner, a fact that not only contributes to reconfirm the quality of the wine but also to highlight the value of Priorat wines as a whole, with special attention to organic and environmentally friendly wines.

Production: Manual selection of each organic grape variety. Fermentation of each variety separately at 22º C for 7 days, maceration at 28º C and the paste is separated from the wine by gently pressing the pomace. Finally, the single-varietal wines are blended before being put into barrels.

Ageing: 8 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.

Nota de Cata: Formiga de Vellut es un vino de color rojo cereza picota, intenso. Posee un aroma complejo, donde destacan las frutas rojas y las negras, combinándose con notas balsámicas y especiadas.En boca es un vino pleno y potente, con un final carnoso y aterciopelado, donde se hacen presentes unos taninos maduros y frescos.

Maridaje: Arroces y pastas, aves, carnes blancas, carnes rojas, caza, embutidos, fiambres, guisos de carne, huevos, patés, foie, pescados azules, quesos curados, verduras y hortalizas.