The 2007 Genium is composed of 60% Garnacha, 20% Carinena, with the balance Merlot and Syrah. The Garnacha and Carinena were sourced from 90+-year-old vines. It was aged in 20% new French oak for 10 months. Asian spices, incense, balsamic, plum, and blackberry inform the nose of this layered, slightly racy style of Priorat. Juicy, concentrated, and nicely proportioned, it will evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2019.
Genium Celler began in 2002 when six families from the Priorat village of Poboleda joined forces.
Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343