Herència Altés La Borrassona 2025

Herència Altés is the Terra Alta project of Núria Altés and Rafael De Haan, based in the village of Batea in southern Catalonia. Terra Alta is a high inland plateau where hot summers and cool nights stretch the ripening season, and the limestone and sandy soils suit old-vine Garnacha, the variety this winery set out to champion. Garnacha thrives in this warm, dry climate, ripening fully to 14.5% alcohol while holding freshness through the wide day-to-night temperature swing. La Borrassona spends twelve months in oak barrels, where slow oxygen exchange settles the tannins and adds a light frame of spice and vanilla without masking the fruit. The wine is bright ruby, with a nose of raspberry, red cherry and the dried herbs of the surrounding scrubland over a peppery, earthy base. The palate is generous and warm, with ripe red berry fruit, supple tannins and a savoury finish. Serve at 16 to 17 degrees. It works well with grilled lamb, mushroom rice dishes and hard sheep's cheeses.