Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt As this weren’t enough then

As this weren’t enough then the mildew hit and that induced real panic because we already knew that yields were going to be tiny and the prospect of losing even more production obviously was frightening

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

It’s a wonderfully unique expression of high-country Priorat—with mouth-coating texture and energising

gradually balanced by broad tannins

Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 veronese-igt As this weren’t enough thenOctonia 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