Pas Curtei 2023 is a limited production red wine, the result of a coupage of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cariñena, which stands out for its quality and style. A great choice to explore the D.O. Penedès, distinctive, more complex, and with a pronounced personality. It will improve with time.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of barrel
French oak barrels (25% new)
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Pas Curtei 2023 is a unique red wine made with 60% 25-year-old merlot, 20% 25-year-old cabernet sauvignon, and 20% cariñena over 60 years old. This coupage surprises with its special attention to vineyard care, very short macerations, and longer aging processes. Pas Curtei is a powerful wine, yet infinitely gentle on the palate, expressing the unique character imparted by its varieties and terroir. Its creators, Laurent Corrió and Irene Alemany, practice organic viticulture following biodynamic principles. This philosophy reflects the approach of Burgundy winemakers, the region where they met while studying enology.
Their shared interest and passion for wine were the seeds that led to the creation of the first garage winery in Penedès in 1999. The vineyards of the Alemany I Corrió winery are located in Lavern. They span 8 hectares on a gentle slope, where varieties such as merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and 60-year-old cariñena (used in this wine) are cultivated. Over the years, white varieties like xarel·lo, chardonnay, and malvasía have also been gradually introduced.
Pas Curtei 2023 is an exceptional red wine from the D.O. Penedès, produced with meticulous vineyard care, including manual harvesting in small boxes. Once at the winery, the grapes are vinified separately by variety, pre-fermented at low temperatures, and fermented in tanks with skin maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, followed by the final coupage. The result is a great red wine with excellent aging potential in the bottle, making it the perfect companion for spiced dishes, oily fish, meat-based rice dishes, and grilled red meats.
Tasting notes
Intense garnet color with purple reflections, with good tears, clean and bright.
On the nose, deep and fresh aromas appear. It takes a moment to open up, revealing mineral notes, stone, and smoky hints. Once oxygenated, expressive black fruit emerges, blended with well-integrated toasty notes.
On the palate, a good and enveloping entry, where black fruit stands out alongside citrus notes. The mouthfeel is silky and fresh, with well-balanced acidity and polished tannins. Very long finish with a mineral aftertaste.