Genium Celler Genium ECOLOGIC Priorat Red

Winery	Genium
Region	Priorat
Appellation	Priorat
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Grenache Red blend
Vineyard Size	15 hectares
Soil	Llicorella (slate) soils
Vineyard Orientation	450-650 meters
Average Age of Vines	15-106 years
Farming Practice	Organic – Certified
Maturation	Aged in 50% new and 50% 1 year old French Allier oak barrels for 6 months
Vintage	2009

Produced exclusively from a 3 hectare, organic vineyard certified by the Catalan Council of Agricultural production. The grapes undergo a 48 hour pre-fermentation cold soak followed by temperature controlled fermentation between 84°F to 91°F in small stainless steel vats, and macerated for a 15-day period. Aged in 30% new and 70% 1 year old French Allier oak barrels for 4-5 months.

92pts International Wine Cellar– 2014 vintage

“Glass-staining ruby. Smoky raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by notes of Asian spices and vanilla. Rich and deep, offering sweet red fruit flavors that expand and deepen with air. Finishes smooth and very long, with distinct energy for the vintage and velvety, fully absorbed tannins.”

90pts WineSpectator– 2015 vintage

“Smoky and gamy notes accent black cherry, licorice, mint and mountain herb flavors in this savory red. Features firm tannins and crisp acidity. Powerful, but rather austere. Decant. Best from 2016 through 2026.” – T