"The 2018 RIU comes from a rainier year, somewhat reminiscent of the 2016 in the region. The wine has finesse thanks to a blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Cariñena from granite and slate soils in Torroja. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and aged in well-aged, neutral 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. It has no apparent oak taste and is fruity, floral and fresh, with good ripeness at 14% and a juicy palate with lovely balance and some powdery tannins that invite gastronomy." (Wine Advocate 2022)
Features
Estate
L'Infernal
Cuvée
RIU
Vintage
2018
Designation
Priorat
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan
Terroirs
Soils of brown schist, gneiss and violet schist
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation of grape varieties separately in stainless steel tanks, short maceration and low extraction.
Breeding
24 months, 50% in barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red colour
Nose
Powerful, aromatic red fruits, vanilla and spices
Mouth
Soft and silky with character, a gourmet finish on blackcurrant liqueur and fruit.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
To be discovered with a suckling pig on the spit, spicy cuisine, a chocolate dessert...
The Infernal
Priorat
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 RIU comes from a rainier year, somewhat reminiscent of the 2016 in the region. The wine has finesse thanks to a blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Cariñena from granite and slate soils in Torroja. It was fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged in well-aged, neutral 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. It has no apparent oak taste and is fruity, floral and fresh, with good ripeness at 14% and a juicy palate with fine balance and some powdery tannins that invite gastronomy. 21,000 bottles produced. Bottled in July 2021.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. MASSIMILIANO G. Published on 08/03/2023
Quite disappointed by this bottle... I find that the power outweighs everything else. I can't find any of the red fruit brightness indicated on the tasting sheet. Perhaps the aeration wasn't sufficient... But even at the end of the tasting, the wine seemed closed. The strong gradation is not forgotten, on the contrary... It lacks elegance.
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Note and review by M. ISIDORO M. Published on 16/05/2024
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Note and review by M. KARL T. Published on 04/03/2024
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE P. Published on 24/10/2023
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