Dido La Universal Montsant Red 2021

Alcohol: 13%

Grape(s): 70% Garnatxa, 20% Syrah & a combined 10% Carignan, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Location: Catalonia, Montsant, Spain

Tasting Notes: The wine, from plots in Falset, exhibits delicious fruit and is aged in a combination of barrels and clay amphorae to maintain an extraordinary freshness and purity.

Notes: From a 10ha plot of sandy gravel, 40% of the wine is aged for 16 months in various formats of barrel, while the other 60% is aged in concrete

The Domain: Venus La Universal is a winery in Montsant, Spain, founded by Sara Pérez and René Barbier (Fils)—both children of Priorat pioneers. Their vision was to craft wines that express femininity and elegance, drawing inspiration from the goddess Venus.

The winery follows organic farming practices, ensuring that its vineyards maintain ecological integrity. The Dido grapes grow on decomposed granite soils, which contribute to their vibrant fruit flavors, while the Venus grapes are cultivated in clay-calcareous soils, leading to a slower, more complex ripening process.