Clos de Gat Har'El Syrah 2023 vs Imperial Rioja Reserva 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £28.99 | £28.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Clos de Gat | Imperial Rioja |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Clos de Gat Har'El Syrah 2023
Clos de Gat Syrah is an elegant and expressive red wine from the foothills of the Judean Mountains, crafted to showcase the historic vineyards and unique terroir of the region while maintaining freshness and balance. Sourced from estate-grown vineyards planted on thin topsoil over limestone bedrock, it combines traditional winemaking with natural fermentation to produce a layered, complex wine with depth and finesse. Vineyards The grapes come from forty-seven acres (19 hectares) of vineyards overlooking the biblical Ayalon Valley. Hand-picked and rigorously sorted, they benefit from a unique micro-climate that promotes full ripening and concentration, while relying on the vineyard’s natural yeasts for fermentation enhances complexity and expression of the estate’s terroir. Winemaking After crushing, the grapes are transferred to open fermentation tanks. The wine is aged for sixteen months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, with racking every four to six months. The final blend is bottled unfiltered, preserving the wine’s richness, depth, and natural character. Tasting Notes Clos de Gat displays a deep, dense purple colour. The nose is intense and complex, with discreet oak influence, warm peppery notes, and aromas of red fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied, well-balanced, and spicily fresh, with vibrant acidity and integrated tannins. The finish is long, lively, and elegant, highlighting the wine’s structure and finesse. Food Pairing Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted game, or rich Mediterranean dishes. Grape Syrah
Imperial Rioja Reserva 2020
CVNE Imperial Rioja Reserva is a classic, award-winning Rioja that showcases traditional winemaking at its finest. Crafted from a selection of the best grapes from CVNE's Rioja Alta vineyards around Villalba, Briones, and Torremontalbo, this wine combines red fruits and vanilla oak with a supple, silky palate, offering exceptional quality and excellent ageing potential. Why You'll Love It This is traditional Rioja Reserva done right — elegant, balanced, and beautifully crafted with two years in French and American oak followed by two years in bottle before release. Produced by CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), one of Spain's most respected producers, Imperial has won many awards over the years and represents outstanding quality. The wine will evolve and develop well in the bottle for years to come, making it exceptional value for a traditionally crafted Rioja Reserva. Vineyard and Production Sourced from CVNE's best vineyards around Villalba, Briones, and Torremontalbo in Rioja Alta, with vines over 40 years old. Grapes are hand-harvested into 20kg crates after meticulous monitoring, placed in a cold room for 24 hours, then sorted on a table before gravity transfer to large oak vats for alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged for two years in French and American oak barrels, followed by two years in bottle in CVNE's centenary cellars before release. Tasting Notes Traditional in style with a nose of red fruits and vanilla oak. The palate is supple and silky with warm red fruits and a touch of spicy vanilla oak. Medium to full-bodied with excellent balance and a long, satisfying finish. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine perfect with grilled and roasted red meats, pizza, pasta, casseroles, stews, mild creamy cheeses or mature hard cheese. Also excellent with lamb, chorizo or traditional Spanish cuisine. Grape Variety Tempranillo
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