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Torres Salmos Carignan Grenache Syrah 2012 Wine Review

Torres Salmos Carignan Grenache Syrah 2012

Torres Salmos Carignan Grenache Syrah 2012

Priorat D.O.C.A, Spain

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2015-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Torres

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Spanish red wine with velvet layers of fleshy black fruit. Just enough balancing acidity for food and to keep things interesting in your mouth. Pair with grilled meats.

Carignan Grenache Syrah food pairings: endive and ham in Mornay (white) sauce, chicken a la king, tagliatelle with ham.

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This Torres Salmos Carignan Grenache Syrah 2012 was reviewed on April 2, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 199067
  • $34.03 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Beautiful rustic old world Spanish red blend. Full bodied, well balanced, integrating nicely. Declared 14.5% ABV and aged 14 months in French oak. Tasted stewed red berry fruit, earthy, leather, minerality. Pairs well with roasted or braised red meats, a rare cut of BBQ filet mignon, or for the vegan a medley of roasted root vegetables and quinoa salad. Tasted 2012 vintage in May 2017 after decanting 2 h. 93 points. Great value!
The grapes for Salmos are planted on slopes of shale called "licorella stone." The undergo extreme differences in temperature between night and day. The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. Salmos is named on honour of the monks of La Cartuja who first planted the vines in the Priorat region. - Community Wine Reviews

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