Portell Glatim 2022 wine from Vins i Caves Portell emerges as a genuine expression of the DO Conca de Barberà, a region with a rich winemaking history that goes back to the Roman era and which has been able to evolve while maintaining its essence and tradition. This young red wine is a monovarietal produced entirely from the trepat grape, an autochthonous variety that has become an identity standard for the area.
The Trepat grape is known for its ability to produce medium-low layer wines, with a color palette that tends towards violet and cherry tones, and which offers an intense and fresh fruit expression on the nose. Portell Glatim 2022 is no exception, and is presented as a wine that, despite its youth, offers a complexity and elegance that make it stand out within its category.
Regarding its production, young red wine like Portell Glatim 2022 is characterized by a process that does not include barrel aging, which allows the primary aromas of the fruit to remain intact and expressive. This process focuses on maceration and fermentation, where the must comes into contact with the grape skins to obtain the desired color and aromas, and then continues with pressing, malolactic fermentation and finally bottling.
Portell Glatim 2022 is a wine that is recommended to be served between 14 and 16 degrees, a temperature that allows you to fully enjoy its organoleptic qualities. In the visual phase, we find a wine with violet and cherry tones, a reflection of its youth and the Trepat variety. On the nose, aromas of fresh red fruit unfold, with notes of blackberries and a spicy and herbaceous background that invites you to taste it.
In the mouth, Portell Glatim 2022 is soft and velvety, with a good balance between alcohol and acidity, which gives it roundness and a long aftertaste. The tannic presence is friendly, without sharp edges, and the fruity connotations are present in every sip, which makes it an easy wine to drink and that encourages you to continue enjoying it.
The recommended pairing for Portell Glatim 2022 is versatile and surprising. Although young red wines are traditionally associated with meats and stews, this particular wine aligns perfectly with white meats and dishes with roux-based sauces, offering a counterpoint of freshness and fruitiness. Furthermore, its aromatic profile and softness in the mouth make it an ideal companion for foie gras and fish suquets, where its acidity can balance the richness of these dishes.
But perhaps one of the most surprising pairings of Portell Glatim 2022 is with dark chocolate desserts. The combination of the red fruit of the wine with the intensity of the cocoa creates a dialogue of flavors that enhances the qualities of both, closing a meal with a flourish.
In summary, the Portell Glatim 2022 from Vins i Caves Portell is a wine that reflects the essence of the DO Conca de Barberà and the uniqueness of the trepat grape. With each glass, we get closer to the tradition and innovation of a land of wines with much to tell and flavors that will last in the memory.
This wine is part of a new wine pack prepared by Gourmet La Vanguardia and which includes six proposals from La Vanguardia’s 2024 Wine Guide. You can find it at this link.
