Heus Tinto
Cellar | La Vinyeta |
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Appellation of Origin | D. O. Empordà |
Agriculture | Integrated production |
Grape varieties | 10% Syrah, 21% Merlot, 22% Garnacha negra, 47% Cariñena |
Age of vines | 50 years |
Harvest | Manual |
Alcoholic grade | 13,5% |
HEUS is a selection of the young wines made from native grapes and integrated production. Heus in Catalan means the beginning of the story. It is also the beginning of La Vinyeta story locked in these wines.
Heus Tinto is made from native grapes from 50-year-old vineyards and integrated production. Manual harvest of selected grapes and vinification in stainless steel tanks. Intense cherry colour with violet tints. High aromatic intensity of ripe red fruit well integrated with lactic notes. Well-structured in the mouth, medium bodied with balanced fruits and freshness. Well integrated tannins and medium persistence.
9,12 points Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2016/ 90 points Josh Raynolds Vinous 2016 / 90 points Stephen Tanzer (IWC) 2013 / 91 points Guía Peñín 2011