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CLN0117WW
Parèntesis
2017
Priorat
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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DOQ Priorat, is one of only two regions (along with DOCa Rioja) that sit at a quality level above the rest of Spanish wines, affording them higher prices and a much more stringent quality control. As with much of Catalunya its mainstay grape is Garnacha (both White & Black) with 3 and 4 other international varietals allowed respectively. But it is Priorat’s heat and soil that truly distinguishes it from its neighbours. Old bush vines, in poor steep rocky and black slate soil (Licorella) offer small yields of powerful concentrated fruit as the vines struggle to find water. There is an aging system but it’s barely followed, with most wines spending 12-18 month in French oak and a year or two in bottle.

Clos 93, so called because it was the 93rd winery (or Clos) to register with the Consejo Regulador de Priorat, was created only 10 years ago by two brothers and their uncle; Rubén Sabaté (winemaker), Josep Sabaté and Pepo García, in whose house and garage they make the wines. The grapes themselves come from vines in the town of El Lloar, where they are just one of two wineries. With some 108 wineries now registered in Priorat, whilst Clos 93 may not be the newest winery, but it is officially recognised as Priorat’s smallest winery, producing just 12,500 bottles.

Tasting note: Deep amber yellow; honey and ripe peach; yellow plum; caramel nose. Dry; high fresh acidity; honey notes; overripe pears; clean and textured.
Winemaking Detail: The grapes are left to macerate for 3-4 days before starting fermentation. Once fermentation begins, the grapes are pressed and transferred to used French oak to initiate malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak without lees for 6-7 months.
Features Yellow Plum Peach Caramel Honeyed Layered

Features Caramel, Honeyed, Layered, Long, Peach, Yellow Plum,
Tasting note Deep amber yellow, honey and ripe peach, yellow plum, caramel nose. Dry, high fresh acidity, honey notes, overripe pears, clean and textured.
Drink with
Apple crumble, Goose, Roast pork,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Priorat
Producer Clos 93
Wine Name Parèntesis
Colour White
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2017
Main Grape Garnacha Blanca
Other Grapes 40% Pedro Ximenez
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.142
Production 1250
Aging 6 months in used French oak
Soil Red clay and black slate (Licorella)
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail The grapes are left to macerate for 3-4 days before starting fermentation. Once fermentation begins, the grapes are pressed and transferred to used French oak to initiate malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak without lees for 6-7 months.

CLN0117WW
Clos 93
Parèntesis
2017
Priorat
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

DOQ Priorat, is one of only two regions (along with DOCa Rioja) that sit at a quality level above the rest of Spanish wines, affording them higher prices and a much more stringent quality control. As with much of Catalunya its mainstay grape is Garnacha (both White & Black) with 3 and 4 other international varietals allowed respectively. But it is Priorat’s heat and soil that truly distinguishes it from its neighbours. Old bush vines, in poor steep rocky and black slate soil (Licorella) offer small yields of powerful concentrated fruit as the vines struggle to find water. There is an aging system but it’s barely followed, with most wines spending 12-18 month in French oak and a year or two in bottle.

Clos 93, so called because it was the 93rd winery (or Clos) to register with the Consejo Regulador de Priorat, was created only 10 years ago by two brothers and their uncle; Rubén Sabaté (winemaker), Josep Sabaté and Pepo García, in whose house and garage they make the wines. The grapes themselves come from vines in the town of El Lloar, where they are just one of two wineries. With some 108 wineries now registered in Priorat, whilst Clos 93 may not be the newest winery, but it is officially recognised as Priorat’s smallest winery, producing just 12,500 bottles.

Tasting note: Deep amber yellow; honey and ripe peach; yellow plum; caramel nose. Dry; high fresh acidity; honey notes; overripe pears; clean and textured.
Winemaking Detail: The grapes are left to macerate for 3-4 days before starting fermentation. Once fermentation begins, the grapes are pressed and transferred to used French oak to initiate malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak without lees for 6-7 months.
Features Yellow Plum Peach Caramel Honeyed Layered

Features Caramel, Honeyed, Layered, Long, Peach, Yellow Plum,
Tasting note Deep amber yellow, honey and ripe peach, yellow plum, caramel nose. Dry, high fresh acidity, honey notes, overripe pears, clean and textured.
Drink with
Apple crumble, Goose, Roast pork,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Priorat
Producer Clos 93
Wine Name Parèntesis
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2017
Main Grape Garnacha Blanca
Other Grapes 40% Pedro Ximenez
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.142
Production 1250
Aging 6 months in used French oak
Soil Red clay and black slate (Licorella)
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail The grapes are left to macerate for 3-4 days before starting fermentation. Once fermentation begins, the grapes are pressed and transferred to used French oak to initiate malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak without lees for 6-7 months.