Mas Doix, Priorat Costers De Vinyes Velles other_regions This is a serious

This is a serious

warm and long finish that has a slightly bitter chocolate character to it

The 2006 Barolo San Rocco is sensual and enveloping

The Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin

Still incredibly young

Mas Doix, Priorat Costers De Vinyes Velles other_regions This is a seriousI had two vintages of the old vine cuve to taste side by side, starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles. Made of 55% Cariena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils, the fermentation and aging are the same as for the centenary Carignan, fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an levage of 16 months in new French barriques. It has moderate alcohol and high acidity. It has already started