Introduction
Herència Altés L’Estel 2022 is a monumental red wine. It stands as a pinnacle of Herència Altés’s winemaking, showcasing the exceptional potential of the Terra Alta region in Spain. This wine reflects the winery’s dream: to craft a world-class blend, primarily from Garnatxa Negra and Syrah. The Terra Alta region’s unique terroir is key. High elevations, chalky limestone soils, and a strong Mediterranean influence create ideal conditions. Grapes achieve remarkable concentration and balance. The 2022 vintage was exceptional, providing perfect ripeness and refined tannins, which set the stage for a wine of immense power and complexity.
Character Description
The Herència Altés L’Estel 2022 enchants with an impenetrable, deep ruby-black hue, showing profound concentration. The bouquet offers dense notes of black cherry, ripe cassis, and dark plum. These intertwine with complex undertones of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, dried fig, and a graphite minerality. Hints of sweet spice, licorice, and a touch of wild scrub (garrigue) also emerge. On the palate, it is full-bodied and majestically structured. Concentrated dark fruit and savory flavors mirror the nose. Firm, yet incredibly refined tannins provide superb backbone, suggesting excellent aging potential. A vibrant acidity ensures freshness. The finish is exceptionally long and layered, leaving an impression of intense dark fruit, complex savory notes, and the formidable character of this iconic wine.
Perfect Pairings
This monumental red blend is perfect for robust and luxurious dishes. Its powerful structure and rich flavors complement bold meals. It pairs beautifully with prime grilled beef (like Wagyu ribeye), braised oxtail, or rich venison stew. Its dark fruit and tannic profile also suits aged, pungent cheeses such as mature cheddar or a strong blue. Consider dishes with black truffles or deeply reduced wine sauces. This wine is for special occasions or serious collectors. Decanting for several hours is highly recommended.
About the Winery
Herència Altés stands as a beacon of excellence in the Terra Alta region. The winery was founded with a vision to produce wines of exceptional quality that authentically reflect their high-altitude terroir. They focus on dry-farmed, high-density vineyards, prioritizing sustainable viticulture. L’Estel (The Star) is a flagship blend, representing their ultimate achievement in crafting age-worthy red wines. It highlights their pursuit of perfection. Herència Altés delivers wines of profound character. This red blend embodies their dedication to crafting world-class wines from the unique landscapes of the Terra Alta.
