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2017 Bodegas Ateca Atteca Old Vines Garnacha
Type | Red |
Grapes | Grenache, Garnacha |
Country/Region | Spain |
Food pairing | Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Cheese |
Vintage | 2017 |
Alcohol | 14% |
Honoro Vera is the new project of the Gil family, which are world famous with its El Nido and Clio wines, but also has very small beautiful domains where the best of the region is brought out on a very small scale. All these wines are all gems. The name Honoro Vera pays homage to the Gil family where Honoro is the name of Miquel Gil's grandfather and Vera of his grandmother
In 2005, 55 ha in the village of the same name Bodega Ateca was established. The cuvée Honoro Vera is composed with grenache noir from a very old gnarled vineyard. Traditional fermentation is followed by a short education on French oak barriques (3-5 months). The wine shows a beautiful purple-red color and develops an expressive aroma in which notes of cassis, blackberry and cherries on alcohol melt together with black chocolate and a little mint. On the palate, there is initially a firm start, followed by tasty fruit, fresh tannin and spices. The whole ends in a meaty and balanced finale.
In Perswijn 2016, the wine received the status: Selected and that is not surprising given the unprecedented good price / quality ratio
The Honoro Vera Garnach is a smooth red wine. Delicious as a standalone glass and perfect with rice, pasta (noodles, spaghetti, macaroni), white and blue fish, goat cheese, cold cuts, vegetables, lentil soup and grilled meat.