Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt Produced from 40 year old

Produced from 40 year old vines from a 5ha property purchased in 2007 in Valreas and farmed bio dynamically (as at the estate) This is deep

gradually balanced by broad tannins

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

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

providing a lingering finish

Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt Produced from 40 year oldOctonia 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