Formiga de Vellut in Premium Case

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.

Elaboration: 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.

Tasting notes: Formiga de Vellut is an intense cherry red wine, with a complex bouquet of red and black fruits, combined with balsamic and spicy notes. It has a complex aroma, where red and black fruits stand out, combined with balsamic and spicy notes, a full and powerful wine on the palate, with a fleshy and velvety finish, where ripe and fresh tannins are present.

Pairing: Rice and pasta dishes, poultry, white meats, red meats, game, cured meats, cold meats, meat stews, eggs, pâtés, foie gras, blue fish, cured cheeses, vegetables.