The 2011 Venus La Universal showed surprisingly fresher than the 2012, even when it was an extremely dry and warm vintage. But there are less iron notes here, quite Mediterranean with aromas of dried herbs and the dusty character of Cari?ena on clay soils. This is a powerful, concentrated and serious red that needs time in bottle and/or powerful food.

Savory notes of licorice, black olive and espresso frame a core of blackberry and currant fruit in this thick red. Firmly structured but kept fresh by lively acidity. Shows good density. Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2023. 800 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add