Ventum, Can Axartell, Mallorca, Spain

'Ventum' presents in shades of inky purple with violet hues. Syrah dominates the initial aromatic range, with juicy black forest fruits, cassis and meaty tones. Given time in the glass, Merlot and Callet slowly reveal their charms with notes of damson plum and blackberry, as well as leather, forest floor, Mediterranean scrub and black tea. Yet a cool minerality persists throughout, with bright accents of pepper and Bergamot. 

On the palate, ripe black fruit seemingly envelops a sweet core; with each passing minute, stunning components of herbs and spice, reminiscent of wild maquis, juniper and licorice, join the soirée. Barrel aging lends a delicate smokiness to the elegant flavors. What ultimately defines this dark and powerful beauty, however, is its deep minerality with a cool momentum. While the nose hints at this direction, the true reveal only arrives on the palate. It infuses and enhances the fruit, lending juiciness, balancing the elegant tannins and countering the ripeness of the wine.