# Raimonda (2017)

- **Producer:** Bodega Torelló Llopart SA
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black cherry, ripe fruit, cloves, vanilla, cocoa bean, tobacco, leather, waxy notes

## About this wine

Raimonda 2017 is a red wine from the DO Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by Bodega Torelló Llopart SA. This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. The producer, Bodega Torelló Llopart SA, is a family-owned winery established in 1887, known for its dedication to quality and its extensive 135-hectare estate, Can Martí, where organic viticulture is practiced. The Penedès region, while famous for Cava, also offers a suitable terroir for producing complex red wines like Raimonda.

## Interesting facts

- The winery's estate spans 135 hectares.
- It's aged for 12 months in French and American oak.
- The wine undergoes two years of bottle aging.
- The producer has a history dating back to 1887.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and round tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of roasted and grilled meats. The fruit-forward character can stand up to savory sauces, while any subtle herbaceous or spicy notes can echo flavors in the dish.

## Wine making process

The Raimonda 2017 undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks. It is then aged for 12 months in a mix of French (Allier and Vosges) and American oak barrels. A further two years of bottle aging follows before release. Bodega Torelló Llopart SA practices organic viticulture on its estate.