A new world in Spain - 86p

As readers of this blog will have figured out some of us are prone to choose French and Italian wine, and might venture to Germany for a white wine when summer comes round. But lately we been encouraged to try wines from other far away places so this week we’ve gone all the way to … Spain. Not that far I know, but at least the wine has a new world feel to it.

Hammeken Cellars are a modern and innovative producer of Spanish wines, with a portfolio focused on branded products developed through the understanding of consumers' needs. Started by Danish wine trade Nicholas Hammeken in 1996, they now have several wines in their collection. Their wines gather the best of the Spanish local grapes and traditions, with the winemaking style and techniques of the "New World". The result is a distinctive collection of wines, modern, fruit forward, fresh and easy to understand. A brand new way to understand wine, unknown in Spain, until now.

Tasting notes:

Tosalet Priorat Old Vines 2021 - 208,80

Clear deep dark purple colour. Pure and very intense aromas reminiscent of red berry fruit such as cranberries, red cherries and raspberries combined with mineral notes of flint and hints of eucalyptus. The palate is dry, full bodied with rich concentrated juicy fruit, firm but ripe tannins and a refreshing acidity making this a great food wine.

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