{"product_id":"2023-nin-ortiz-planetes-de-nin-carinyena-blanca","title":"2023 Nin-Ortiz Planetes de Nin Carinyena Blanca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Nin-Ortiz Planetes de Nin Carinyena Blanca is a rare white expression from the dramatic llicorella slopes of Priorat, crafted by the highly regarded duo Ester Nin and Carles Ortiz. This is an intensely terroir-driven white wine, shaped by steep, iron-rich slate soils and meticulous biodynamic farming. Combining mountain freshness with Priorat depth, it offers a distinctive, site-specific take on Carinyena Blanca that will appeal to adventurous white wine lovers and serious collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Planetes de Nin Carinyena Blanca typically shows a pale to medium straw color, often with greenish highlights that hint at its vibrancy and youth. The nose is finely etched and mineral, with lifted aromas of citrus zest, white peach, and crisp pear layered over notes of wild Mediterranean herbs, fennel, and a clear imprint of wet slate and iron-rich stone.\n\nOn the palate, expect a tense, textural white with real shape and drive: bright, saline acidity cuts through a concentrated core of stone fruit and citrus, often joined by hints of anise, chamomile, and a subtle almond or hazelnut nuance as it opens in the glass. The llicorella terroir comes through as a smoky, stony edge and a long, dry, almost savory finish. This 2023 vintage should drink beautifully in its youth for its energy and precision, but high-quality fruit and careful élevage suggest it can evolve positively for 5–8 years, gaining more breadth, nuttiness, and tertiary complexity with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Planetes de Nin vineyards lie in Porrera, in the heart of Priorat, on steep terraces and old costers carved into llicorella slate soils rich in iron oxide—locally known as ferral, a particularly hard and characterful form of slate. Farmed biodynamically by Ester Nin and Carles Ortiz, with Carles working the vines alongside their mules Negret and Max, the vineyards are handled with minimal mechanization to protect the fragile terraces and encourage deep, resilient root systems. The Carinyena Blanca is harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to balance concentration and freshness. While the exact vinification details for this vintage are not fully specified, Nin-Ortiz is known for gentle handling of the fruit, spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts, and a sensitive use of large oak vessels or neutral containers to preserve purity, texture, and a clear expression of site, rather than overt wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a gastronomic white that shines at the table. Its minerality and tension make it an excellent partner for grilled or roasted white fish, shellfish (especially prawns, scallops, and clams), octopus, and seafood rice dishes, as well as roast chicken with herbs, rabbit, or simple dishes based on seasonal vegetables and olive oil. It also pairs well with semi-cured cheeses and dishes featuring fennel, almond, or saffron. Serve at about 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatic detail and freshness; avoid over-chilling. A short decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply giving it time in the glass, can help the wine open up and reveal its layers of minerality and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNin-Ortiz is a small, highly respected estate in Priorat, founded and run by Ester Nin and Carles Ortiz, with vineyards in Porrera, Torroja, and Gratallops. Ester, originally from the higher Penedès (El Pla de Manlleu), is both an oenologist and biologist, known for her work at the iconic Clos Erasmus in Gratallops and for vinifying the first vintages of NUN, Enric Soler’s benchmark white in Penedès. From the beginning, she has been uncompromising in her commitment to biodynamics, bringing a precise, terroir-focused philosophy to every project. Carles, who oversees the vineyards with the help of their mules, embodies the hands-on, low-intervention viticulture that defines the estate. Nin-Ortiz wines are now considered among the most characterful and sought-after in Priorat, regularly attracting high critical acclaim and helping to redefine the region in a more nuanced, site-expressive, almost Burgundian key.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nin-Ortiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251862163793,"sku":"GCW-NINO-2312138","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2023_NinOrtiz_Planetes_de_Nin_Carinyena_Blanca.png?v=1783441936","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2023-nin-ortiz-planetes-de-nin-carinyena-blanca","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}