Terra Remota Usted 2022
HK$ 1,653.48
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 8 months in oak barrels.
Description
Terra Remota was born out of a very clear idea: not to tame the landscape, but to let it speak for itself. In the Alt Empordà, amidst weathered granite, Mediterranean scrubland, dry light, the influence of the sea and the constant lashing of the tramontana wind, the Bournazeau Florensa family embarked on a project that never sought comfort. Here, the aim is not to produce a smooth, rounded red wine without any rough edges, but to capture the essence of an austere, stony landscape brimming with energy. Terra Remota is the most serious and silent expression of that philosophy, a wine crafted from patience, conviction and a very precise understanding of the terroir. The blend of 60% Garnacha Negra and 40% Syrah finds a particularly evocative combination in the Empordà D.O.: the Garnacha brings that juicy, Mediterranean breadth, whilst the Syrah introduces depth, complexity, spice and structure.
Production
The production of Terra Remota Usted begins with hand-harvesting into small crates and a very rigorous selection process, because here it all starts with impeccable fruit. The grape varieties are vinified separately, ensuring that each retains its own distinct character. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature for two or three weeks, preserving the aromatic purity and avoiding any excessive extraction. Malolactic fermentation in wooden vats begins to hint at that refined texture, which will then be further honed during ageing. And here lies one of the wine’s most astute decisions: the Syrah is aged for 36 months in new 225-litre barrels, gaining depth and structure, whilst the Garnacha spends 36 months in 500-litre barrels that have held one or two previous vintages, retaining its lighter, more delicate character with less pronounced oak influence. The wine is then bottled in very limited quantities, with that sense of rarity found only in reds made without compromise.
Flavour
In the glass, Terra Remota does not seek to impress with volume, but with presence. The nose opens slowly, initially restrained, then becoming increasingly deep, with ripe black fruit, bitter cherry, subtle smoke, black olives, undergrowth, pepper, Mediterranean scrub and a hint of truffle that lends it nobility without ever becoming ostentatious. Everything is underpinned by a stony, dry and slightly salty base that constantly reminds you of where this wine comes from. On the palate, it enters silky, almost stealthy, but immediately reveals its structure. The polished tannins are fine, long, taut and not at all sweet. The Garnacha broadens the mid-palate with a dark, restrained juiciness; the Syrah provides support from behind, bringing verticality, freshness and that spicy sensation that stretches the wine towards a very long finish. The lingering finish leaves notes of toast, dried herbs, minerality and a character clearly suited to a red wine for ageing, intended more for the table than for mere display. A serious, refined red of immense class, and one of those bottles that demonstrate that the great wines of the Empordà can be as Mediterranean as they are austere.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
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| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
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| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 137.01 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
