Grape Varieties: 80% Garnatxa negra, 20% Carinyena
Ageing: 3 months in French Allier oak casks
Vinification: Fermentation 25 days at 26ºC. Battonage during ageing. It was lightly clarified and filtered before bottling.
Vine Age: 30 years
Ageing Potential: 6-8 years
   

The grapes are produced on terraces with a yield/hectare of 4500 kg. Vintage starts at the beginning of October and grapes are selected by hand and transported to the cellar in 20 Kg. cases. In the winery a second selection of the grapes is made using a sorting table. The must ferments for 25 days at a temperature of 26ºC. After this process wine goes into French Allier barrels for 3 months. No finings nor cold treatments are done resulting in a wine with a touches of the typical Priorat terroir.

 

Barranc dels Closos 2001
The Barranc dels Closos is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan that has been aged for 3 months in French oak. The outstanding 2001 Barranc dels Clossos's deep ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of kirsch liqueur, licorice, and sweet strawberry and cherry fruit offered in a medium to full-bodied, lush style. It could easily be mistaken for a good-sized Pinot Noir. Enjoy it over the next 3-5 years. This is an outstanding value.
90 points Wine Advocate #145, Feb 2003

Barranc dels Closos 2001
Alluring, with roasted fruit, wild herb, smoke and spice. Balanced, but shows a traditional, almost rustic character that will appeal to those who prefer character to polish. Drink now through 2010.
89 points Wine Spectator, Feb 2005

Barranc dels Closos 2000
The Barranc dels Clossos is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan that has been aged for 3 months in French oak. The deep ruby-colored 2000 Barranc dels Clossos exhibits a sweet nose of black cherries. Medium-bodied, fresh, and pure, this Burgundian-styled Spanish red is best drunk over the next 1-3 years. This is an outstanding value.
89 points Wine Advocate #145, Feb 2003