Nelin 2023
45.98₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The three varieties that are more important for the future of the whites are Xarel.lo, Picapoll and Cariñena Blanca. The 2023 Nelin was produced exclusively with local varieties—Garnacha Blanca, Macabeu, Xarel.lo, Cariñena Blanca, Picapoll Blanco, Trepat Blanco, Pedro Ximenez and Escanyavelles—from four small organic vineyards. The juice from the pressing of the full clusters fermented with indigenous yeasts in 1,200-liter oak foudres, with a slow and long fermentation that took between three and nine months. It matured in foudre for one year and then was transferred to stainless steel for six to eight more months. It epitomizes the Mediterranean character of whites with tons of aromatic herbs and crushed stones. It opens up nicely in the glass and is ripe but fresh, powerful and balanced. It finishes with a salty and slightly bitter twist. Despite the lower yields, they kept similar volumes because more and more vineyards are in production. In 2023, they produced 7,000 to 8,000 bottles, but the plan is to reach 15,000. And in the future, they might divide the volume into two wines, but we'll have to wait and see...
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Grapes are fermented in contact with skins and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
Description
Nelin is a crianza white wine made from Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo grapes by the Clos Mogador winery in the region of Catalonia, D.O.Q. Priorat. Priorat.
This wine is made from grapes coming from 5.8 hectares divided into 4 plots.
The soils of the vineyards are composed of partially decomposed slate and quartz at an altitude of between 350 and 500 metres above sea level, under a temperate climate with a strong Mediterranean influence.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in 10 kg boxes, taking advantage of the low morning temperatures to avoid oxidation during pressing. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures in oak barrels and vats with indigenous yeasts.
Ageing takes place for 12 months in 1200 litre oak vats and a further 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Taste
Nelin is a white wine with intense, complex and seductive aromas of spices and mineral notes.
In the mouth it is opulent and unctuous. Its intense feel is surprising for a white wine. It permeates the palate with a balanced acidity that refreshes its long finish. It is a wine with a lot of finesse and nuances.
A deep and mineral wine
Nelin is a wonderful interpretation by the Barbier family of the concept of white wine in Priorat.
This wine masterfully showcases the harmony of Priorat terroir for a Catalan cuisine at its peak.
In the gastronomic field, it is a wine especially recommended as a gift and as an accompaniment to clams and coquinas a la marinera or pickled oysters.
And you, have you tried this magnificent wine? Tell us what you think!
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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