Finca Dofí Magnum 2023 en Primeur

The 2023 Finca Dofí was still not bottled, like a few of the 2023s. It comes from the 12.5-hectare vineyard that names the wine, which extends across three different parajes, or lieu-dits, from Gratallops. The vines were planted 20 years ago on slopes and terraces, and in 2023, it delivered 95% Garnacha and 5% Cariñena that fermented with part of uncrushed grapes in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and had a 36-day maceration. It matured in oval oak foudres and large barrels for 15 months. When I tasted it last year, it surprised me because of it's floral and perfumed profile. It continues the same, a character that has grown in the last few years, floral, aromatic and elegant, very clean and precise. 28,000 bottles produced.

From 12.5ha in Gratallops is thoroughly Garnacha, with just 5% Carignan. The nose delivers lively aromas of violets, redcurrants and wild herbs with a touch of mint. The palate is mid-weight, with the expected freshness of cherries and notes of blood orange. There's also a little spice and the tannins are more apparent. Long, elegant finish.