Wine Clos d'Agon Tinto Cataluna DO, 2005
Tasting Notes
Wine of deep ruby color.
Wine with rich, saturated, bright flavor with notes of black currant and plum jam on a background of chocolate and oak notes. The wine is good enough acidity to remain a "crisp" in the mouth. Tannins are still tough, but well integrated. A perfect example of the "international style".
The wine has a youthful flavor, which slowly appear deep notes of cherry and black currant.
The wine is perfect with grilled red meat and meat cooked on the grill, as well as game and cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Wine "Clos d'Agon" is made on the Costa Brava (Catalonia), in an area famous for its wine-making traditions. Mediterranean climate with low rainfall in this region is compensated by the refreshing sea breeze. This is one of the most favorable places for growing grapes - wine here began producing about 350 years ago.
In 1998, one of the local stations was acquired by fellow winemakers Franz Wermuth, Frank Ebinger and Silvio Denz, who in 2002 began the reconstruction of the local wineries, fully completed in 2006. Following the principle of which is to ensure that the wine is made in the vineyard, not in cellars, winery owners pay great attention to the plants and their state. Wine "Clos d'Agon" repeatedly received high marks at the international level.
Ageing potential wine "Clos d'Agon" - 10 years.
