Primitiu de Bellmunt
The soul of the PrioratThe Priorat’s wine heritage
Primitiu de Bellmunt is a wine qualified by the Priorat DOQ as a Wine of Singular Site and old vines. Made with grapes from the old vines of the “Els Molins” plot, more than 100 years old. Vineyards grown traditionally with respect and sensitivity for the terroir. It has been made in a stainless steel tank and aged for twelve months in French oak barrels.
Few wines like our Primitiu de Bellmunt reflect the essence of the Priorat region so faithfully. Its soul For several reasons. As its name suggests — Primitiu — this red wine is produced using the indigenous Garnacha and Carignan varieties harvested on vines that are more than 100 years old in our plots of land named El Grinyó and les Molins. These old vines are planted in steep fields of slate withstanding the variations of the weather in these lands with ease to give all their fruits: 300g per vine.
To achieve all this, we have come to an understanding of our vines and harvest them the way our ancestors did: cultivating them with respect and sensitivity where our soil seems to understand and compensate us generously for our will and the traditional attitude of Celler Bartolomé.
Nowadays, technological progress allows us to take advantage of the characteristics of the excellent vineyards, pointing out the optimal moments for the hand-harvested harvest and the subsequent processes of fermentation and maceration of the must, to absorb and savor the landscape, the spirit and the soul of the Primitive of Bellmunt.
Collection and production
Vineyards planted in 1900 in clusters and with slate terraces. The varieties are produced individually, to then be mixed, until we get a wine that is the result of the growth potential of our old vines.
Vinification is carried out at a controlled temperature of between 22-23°C, and must remain in fermentation vats for 18 days to achieve a wine with the correct level of color and polyphenols. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in tanks at the appropriate temperature with the aim of refining and adding velvety touches to the wine, while preserving it microbiologically.
Elaboration
Winemaker: Antonio Rodríguez
Conservation
Wine is expected to experience a favorable change over the next 6-7 years. Serving temperature: 18°C
Variety
Garnatxa 50%
Carignan 50%
Aging
Primitiu de Bellmunt ages in medium-toasted Allier French oak barrels made by the Boutes —Gran Reserve—, Dargaud & Jaegle —Marcel Cadet—, Demptos and Radoux barrels, in first-year barrels for 12 months.
Wine characteristics
This wine has an intense cherry red color and aroma, elegant and expressive, with a warm background that adds toasted touches, sensations of creamy oak and chocolate and caramel. Light mineral tones on a background of jellied ripe dark fruits. Powerful on the palate, it is complex, pleasant, fleshy, well-structured, spicy and slightly mineral, with a sense of ripe fruit that can already be perceived when smelling. Its tannins are sweet, ripe and very well integrated. It is a sweet and well-structured wine, instilled with volume and a fine balance between fruit, tannins and wood as it crosses the palate, providing us with an excellent finish, broad and concentrated in its overall characteristics.
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Celler Bartolomé in Bellmunt del Priorat
The Priorat is a land with a strong wine identity, where magic and austerity combine to create a unique experience. Come and explore this mystical region with its winding terraces and coastlines carpeted with centuries-old vines. The compact and steep villages, sheltered by the majestic cliffs of Montsant, offer a spectacular landscape and a rich wine history. Discover the authenticity and flavor of Priorat with an unforgettable visit to Celler Bartolomé.
