2018 Familia Nin Ortiz Nit de Nin La Coma d'En Romeu Proprietary Blend

2018 Familia Nin Ortiz Nit de Nin La Coma d'En Romeu

98 JD

From the critics:

98 RP

Featured Review

Revealing a lighter ruby, translucent hue, the 2018 Nit De Nin La Coma D'En Romeu comes from a single 11-hectare, cooler vineyard planted all to Garnacha. An incredible nose of blueberries, rose petals, white pepper, and forest floor emerges from this incredibly floral, spicy, Rayas-like Garnacha that’s medium to full-bodied and has a beautiful spine of acidity, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. This is one of those incredibly elegant, seamless wines that’s also powerful and concentrated. It shines with air today yet has another 15 years of prime drinking ahead of it. If you love Burgundian style Grenache, this is for you! Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck | 98 JD

Revealing a lighter ruby, translucent hue, the 2018 Nit De Nin La Coma D’En Romeu comes from a single 11-hectare, cooler vineyard planted all to Garnacha. An incredible nose of blueberries, rose petals, white pepper, and forest floor emerges from this incredibly floral, spicy, Rayas-like Garnacha that’s medium to full-bodied and has a beautiful spine of acidity, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. This is one of those incredibly elegant, seamless wines that’s also powerful and concentrated. It shines with air today yet has another 15 years of prime drinking ahead of it. If you love Burgundian style Grenache, this is for you!

Jeb Dunnuck | 98 JD

I was really looking forward to tasting the single-vineyard red 2018 Nit de Nin La Coma d’en Romeu, a wine produced from one of the most beautiful vineyards I’ve seen in Priorat. The property is 11 hectares and has 1.5 hectares of 60-year-old Garnacha, while the rest is olive, hazelnut and fruit trees, vegetables and sous bois; it’s a spectacular amphitheater at 325 meters in altitude and has one of the oldest soils in Priorat from the Devonian period some 450 million years ago. The bunches were picked on the 18th of September, cooled down for 24 hours at -4 degrees Celsius, any dehydrated grapes removed and foot trodden in an oak vat where it fermented with natural yeasts. It went through malolactic and aging in used 225-, 300- and 600-liter oak barrels until it was bottled in June 2020. It’s 14.18% alcohol and has a pH of 3.3 but not very high acidity. This is always floral and spicy, it has lower alcohol than previous vintages (all wines in 2018 have between 0.5 and 0.8 less alcohol than average in previous years), and there is a different balance with added freshness. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and deep flavors that make it very tasty and long, with a chalky sensation in the finish. 1,340 bottles produced.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 98 RP

Type of Wine	Spain Red : Spanish wines shouldn't be overlooked under any circumstances, as there are plenty of extraordinary wines coming from this country. There are also lots of grape varietals grown all over Spain. Some of the most gorgeous red varieties are the early-harvested Tempranillo, raspberry-flavored Garnacha, Bobal, Monastrell, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot.
Varietal	Proprietary Blend : Proprietary Blend is a general term used to indicate that a wine is comprised of multiple grape varietals which are either “proprietary” to the winery or is blended and does not meet the required maximum or minimum percentage of a particular varietal. This also is the case for the grape’s place of origin, especially for region, appellation or vineyard designated wines. There are endless examples of blended wines which are labeled as “Proprietary Blend” and in conjunction with each region’s stipulated wine laws and regulations makes for a vast blanket for wines to fall into. Perhaps the simplest example is California; if a wine is to be labeled as Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it is required to have at least 75% of the varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon) and 85% of the fruit must be cultivated from the Napa Valley wine district. If the wine does not meet the requirements, it is then labeled as Proprietary Blend.
Country	Spain : Grapevines have been cultivated on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years, making Spain one of the oldest wine producing countries on earth. With nearly 1 million hectares under vine, Spain is in possession of more grapevines that any other nation in the world. Today, vineyard cultivation takes place in virtually every administrative district, making it a leading producer on today’s market. Spain’s vineyards generate an annual wine output of 40.7 million hectoliters, ranking it third in the world behind only France and Italy. Spain is a land of breathtaking beauty, diverse topography, complex cultures and a time honored tradition of viticulture. The country’s broad geographical values play a major role in defining the many wine styles produced. From the cool climes of Galicia and the snow-capped Pyrenees to arid Andalucía in the south, and every region in between the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, Spain boasts one of the most diverse terroirs in the world. The country’s myriad of soils and complex climate systems creates an expansive planting ground for a multitude of varietals. Tempranillo has long played an instrumental role in Spanish winemaking. It is important to note that of the 236,000 hectares being cultivated world-wide, 202,000 are planted in Spain. It is commonly utilized in the production of still red wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Toro and has taken the world by storm. In the past few decades, wines produced in Rioja have been some of the most popular, and in 2017, wines with a “Rioja” label were the most purchased on the wine market. Bodegas Vega Sicilia, located in Ribera del Duero in northern Spain has been one of the most sought after producers hailing from Spain, and Tinta de Toro (otherwise known as Tempranillo everywhere else) has certainly placed its mark on the region and the world. Spain is also renowned for its production of sweet, raisened Moscatel, fortified Madeira, sparkling Cava and its rising, but shining star, Albarino, which hails from the Rias Baixas appellation of Galicia. Some of the most recognizable names in the world of wine hail from Spain. In the past few decades there has been a collision of New and Old World winemaking; one which has greatly contributed to the continued success of the Spanish wine industry. Modernization of vineyards, facilities and viticulture has greatly improved the significance of Spain in the wine market. Syrah and Merlot have taken root in Spanish wine regions and combined with the indigenous Garnacha (Grenache) Garnacha Blanca (Grenache Blanc), Godello and many others, the country has not only adapted to new styles of winemaking but also the ever changing palate of consumers.
Region	Priorat : Coming from the autonomous community of Catalonia, Priorat reds are some of the most powerful and commanding wines on the market today. Their sheer strength and rich, intense flavor have earned them a spot in many collectors' cellars, as well as a part in some of the most grandiose feasts ever arranged. The winemakers' ability to bring out the full potential of Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Peluda, Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varietals is legendary, and their whites aren't far behind, making use of the unique flavor and intensity of Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, and more. The environment these grapes are grown in is notoriously difficult to tame, posing a challenge for even the most experienced winemaking veterans. However, should they succeed, the rewards are majestic, with a flavor bouquet combining tar, licorice, and strong, brandied cherries. There really isn't anything like these wines in any other region, and so collectors from around the globe keep a close eye on this community and its glorious produce. There's something inimitable about fine Priorat, something calculated yet not fully bound by logic, like an elixir from some old alchemical myth. Should you wish to add a Priorat bottle or two to your collection, we're here to help you out. As a premium wine retailer, we've assembled a careful selection of the most groundbreaking Priorat wines!
Subregion	Priorat