Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt They’re well-constituted and 2016 is

They’re well-constituted and 2016 is the kind of vintage that should drink well young but it also has the stuffing necessary to age well

It’s a wonderfully unique expression of high-country Priorat—with mouth-coating texture and energising

The Nebbiolo DOC 2023 by Massolino has an intense ruby red and a rich scent characterized by red fruits

The wine’s roundness is a perfect match for its freshness

Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt They’re well-constituted and 2016 isOctonia is named after the 8 petalled flower of life emblem. In summary, sour cherry, a touch of choc, scrub and the red dirt smell of the hill itself. It's a violet tinged deep ruby to look at, and smells first up of mature red purple rose petals. Spiced quince summarises its earthy sweetness or sweet earthiness either way, it's indivisible. Fine low glycerol fruit is gently spiced, starting out lipstick tannined and releasing a wild strawberry