Bartolome Vernet
Primitiu de Bellmunt Cariñena Garnacha
Priorat, Catalunya, Spain
Nice fragrance that is light with dark cherry and licorice.
Drinks strongly that is a bit farmy, with bold flavors of spice, dark fruit, earthy...and finishes less smoothly, and a bit chalky.
Nice fragrance that is light with dark cherry and licorice.
Drinks strongly that is a bit farmy, with bold flavors of spice, dark fruit, earthy...and finishes less smoothly, and a bit chalky.
2013 is a tricky year for many European wines. The typically dusty dry Priorat doesn't seem to mind the extra rain. The 2005 vintage of Primitiu de Bellmunt is one of my favourite wine under $50. This 2013 vintage is almost as good as the 2005. Cooler growing season makes it less ripe and acidic as the previous years; it slightly reminds me of Rhône wine. Notes of mushrooms, wet rocks, tree bark, and plum. Very easy on the palate with well balanced tannins and acidity. Weirdly has hints of tropical fruits on the finish.
2013 is a tricky year for many European wines. The typically dusty dry Priorat doesn't seem to mind the extra rain. The 2005 vintage of Primitiu de Bellmunt is one of my favourite wine under $50. This 2013 vintage is almost as good as the 2005. Cooler growing season makes it less ripe and acidic as the previous years; it slightly reminds me of Rhône wine. Notes of mushrooms, wet rocks, tree bark, and plum. Very easy on the palate with well balanced tannins and acidity. Weirdly has hints of tropical fruits on the finish.
Apr 20th, 2017
Big, intense wine as I'd expect from a Priorat. Very ripe and earthy wine with notes of dried prunes, mushrooms, crushed peppers, and oak. Outstanding value for a Blend of 75-110 years old Garnacha and Cariñena vines.
Big, intense wine as I'd expect from a Priorat. Very ripe and earthy wine with notes of dried prunes, mushrooms, crushed peppers, and oak. Outstanding value for a Blend of 75-110 years old Garnacha and Cariñena vines.
Jul 31st, 2016
It's beautiful. Carried this home from Barcelona years ago and finally getting to it now. Incredible and full of memories.
It's beautiful. Carried this home from Barcelona years ago and finally getting to it now. Incredible and full of memories.
Jan 3rd, 2015
