Terroir Al Limit : Dits del Terra 2023

Tasting Notes and Characteristics of the Dits del Terra 2023 by Terroir Al Limit

Tasting

Appearance
The wine reveals a colour ranging from deep ruby to garnet, displaying a beautiful clarity that sets it apart from the classic opacity of the region's wines.

Nose
The bouquet opens with aromas of fresh black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry and plum. It is enriched with notes of garrigue, fennel, anise and light liquorice, all underpinned by a minerality evoking graphite and warm stone, with subtle floral and balsamic touches.

Palate
The attack is fresh and precise, guided by a beautiful acidity. The texture is dense without any heaviness, carried by fine, elongated tannins. Fluid and graceful, the palate unfolds flavours of black fruits, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, ending on a long mineral and slightly saline finish.

Food and wine pairings
This red wine pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean cuisine. It will enhance roasted or grilled meats such as lamb, beef or poultry, as well as slow-cooked dishes with herbs. It also pairs beautifully with grilled oily fish, paellas or rich vegetable preparations such as roasted vegetables and mushroom risottos.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate the Dits del Terra 2023, it is recommended to decant it one to two hours before tasting and to serve it at a temperature of around 15 to 16 °C. With great ageing potential, this wine can be enjoyed until around 2033.

The Elegance of a Great Priorat Wine by Terroir Al Limit

The estate
Founded in the early 2000s by Dominik Huber and Eben Sadie, Terroir al Límit is an iconic name based in Catalonia. Now led by Dominik Huber, the estate cultivates around 25 hectares within the Priorat appellation. The property stands out for its certified organic viticulture and biodynamic practices. A pioneer of an infused, low-intervention style inspired by Burgundy, the estate favours finesse and pure terroir expression over power, redefining the identity of the region's wines.

The vineyard
The grapes come from plots located in Torroja del Priorat, at around 300 metres of altitude. South-facing, these 50 to 70 year-old vines root deeply into poor schist soils, known locally as llicorella. This steep and demanding terroir naturally encourages low yields and great concentration in the berries.

Winemaking and ageing
The harvest is entirely manual. In the cellar, the fermentation of the Dits del Terra 2023 takes place with whole bunches using indigenous yeasts, in concrete tanks, for 7 to 8 days. The approach is gentle, with no systematic punching down or pumping over, favouring infusion. The wine is then aged for 8 months in concrete tanks and large foudres, without any new oak, in order to preserve the purity of the fruit.

Grape variety
This Spanish red wine is made from 100% Carignan.