The 2014 Idus is a blend of old Cari?ena with 30% Garnacha purchased from local growers and has 15.5% alcohol, reflecting the ripe house style. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in 225- and 300-liter French oak barrels, 35% of them new, for 14 months. It's marginally fresher and with less oak, but it's still a powerful, concentrated, modern and well-oaked rendition of Priorat with abundant grainy and slightly astringent tannins that might need some more time in bottle. 6,293 bottles were filled in May 2016.

Ripe flavors and fresh acidity find a good balance in this expressive red. Blackberry, fig, dark chocolate and smoky flavors are supported by light tannins and orange peel acidity. Floral and herbal notes mingle on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 150 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add