50% Red Grenache
30% Carignan
20% Syrah
–Old vines
Aloja
Mare
Mare
DO TERRA ALTA
Red Wine, Barrel-aged from Old Vines
Aloja Mare is a red wine from DO Montsant, crafted from low-yield old vines. Some of the grapes are grown on slate soils. This wine is a fine representation of the region, full of nuances, with black and red fruits, sweet spices, balsamic notes, and abundant minerality, all balanced by great freshness. Though it has a robust body, it remains elegant, balanced, persistent, and never heavy. Aloja Mare offers an experience that takes you on a journey through the rolling hills and mountains of Priorat.
Technical data
Varieties
Soils
Stony, limestone-granite, clay, and slate soils – vineyards in conversion to organic farming.
Weather
Mediterranean, very dry and hot summers. Annual rainfall of 450 mm
Ageing
12 months in French and American oak barrels
Production
≤ 4,000 bottles
Service temperature
16 ºC
Formats
Bordeaux bottle, 750 ml and magnum 1.5 L
View
Intense cherry with a ruby rim.
Taste
Smooth, intense, and fresh on entry. Fruity and balanced acidity. Cedar, fruit medley, and aromatic plants. Ripe red and black fruits. Spices and balsamic notes. Fleshy with soft and pleasant tannins, well-structured. Long persistence.
Smell
Rose perfume, deep aromas of ripe red and black fruits, aromatic herbs, sweet spices, Mediterranean forest, fresh.
The label
Illustration by Oriol Malet. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the ALOJA wine series, inspired by Catalan mythological figures: water nymphs, beings of incomparable beauty who dwell in the depths of our landscapes. Behind these magical figures lies an entire universe of fantasy and charm. According to legend, these water entities can only be seen on the magical night of the summer solstice, reflected in the serene waters of lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.
The choice of this nymph pays homage to the sensitivity, depth, and harmony that characterize the wines in this collection.
FOOD
PAIRING
PAIRING
Ideal with:
Roast chicken with vermouth, pears, and plums, foie and mascarpone mousse.
General pairing:
Grilled meats, pizza, roasts, meat stews, spiced dishes, aged cheeses, and cocoa.
Recommended dishes:
Stuffed trout, Catalan-style fava beans, baby octopus with onions, roasted pork cheeks, stuffed calamari, oxtail, lamb shoulder, wild boar stew, roasted pheasant with prunes, blue cheese, dark chocolate.
MUSICAL
PAIRING
PAIRING
Are You In the Mood? by Stéphan Grappelli & Le Hot Club de France
Big My Secret by Michael Nyman
Just as food pairing enhances a wine's flavors, musical pairing can amplify the emotions and sensations that arise while tasting. When combining music and wine, both experiences intensify, creating a unique sensory universe.
Are You In the Mood? by Stéphan Grappelli & Le Hot Club de France: This piece, with its lively rhythms and playful melodies, perfectly mirrors the freshness and balance of Aloja Mare. Gypsy jazz transports us to a vibrant tavern filled with joy and vitality. The music’s energy complements the wine's smooth and fresh entry. The interplay of guitar and violin dances with the notes of ripe red and black fruits, creating a synergy that ignites the senses.
Big My Secret by Michael Nyman: Laden with emotion and depth, this piece connects with the more mysterious and enigmatic side of Aloja Mare. The piano’s accompaniment intertwines with the wine’s cedar notes and mineral nuances, while the evocative melodic progressions resonate with the wine’s complex layers of sweet spices and balsamic notes. Nyman's music transports us through the hills and mountains of Priorat, inviting introspection that echoes the wine’s persistence.
Terra
by Antònia Font
An ode to the land, reflecting the wine’s deep connection to its region of origin.
