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Terroir Al Limit Arbossar 2009
Terroir Al Limit Arbossar 2009


 
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Terroir Al Limit is a true garage wine project focusing on the old vines around the village of Torroja. The philosophy of the estate is to capture the character of the terroir by minimizing the effect of winemaking to minimal processing and natural handling of the grapes. The vines are farmed biodynamically although they are not certified.

Terroir Al Limit is actually a partnership between Dominik and South African winemaker Eben Sadie. Their first vintage was 2001. They are clearly the outsiders in the area, but are very keen on resurrecting a traditional Priorat style of winemaking (larger neutral oak foudres instead of new barrique, for example). They farm biodynamically, harvest earlier than most, ferment with native yeasts and use minimal amounts of SO2. Terroir Al Limit focuses almost exclusively on old vine grenache and carignan with the star of the show being carignan.

The 2009 L’Arbossar comes from a single 1.6-hectare north-facing vineyard of 89-year-old vines in Torroja del Priorat. Once again, it has life-affirming delineation and clarity on the nose with dark berries, garrigue, rosemary and thyme. The well-defined palate possesses crisp tannins and great minerality, everything finely controlled with an earthy, sandalwood finish that abides by the maxim that “less is more.” Drink 2014-2028. WA95

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