Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat 2022 (75cl, 15.5%)

A red wine from the Pasanau winery in Priorat, Catalonia, made from 100% Garnacha and aged for seven months in French oak. The family has farmed here for five generations and focuses on organic, regenerative methods. It blends two vineyards: La Morera de Montsant, at 300 metres on clay and flint soils that give structure and acidity, and Poboleda, at 700 metres on slate that adds minerality. The fruit is luscious, with cherry, orange peel and cranberry, backed by clove and cinnamon. Acidity is notably high and the tannins are cranberry-like, so the 15.5% strength never feels heavy.