Blau Red Blend (75cl, 14.5%)

Blau Red Blend is a full-bodied Spanish red wine from Montsant D.O. in Catalonia, produced by Cellers Can Blau. The blend is approximately 35% Mazuelo (Carignan), 35% Syrah and 30% Garnacha, from estate vineyards with vines aged 35 to 50 years, dry farmed without pesticides or herbicides. The grapes are fermented separately, then blended and aged in oak barriques. Carignan is planted in clay valley floors, Syrah on steep limestone slopes and Garnacha in old dark slate soils. The nose offers ripe dark berries, dried herbs, lavender, incense, toasty oak, graphite and balsamic nuances. The palate is fleshy and vibrant, with cherry, raspberry, black pepper, baking spice, round tannins and a mineral thread. The finish is long, fresh and subtly mineral, with spice, dark fruit and a savory, slightly smoky quality.