High-Expression Red Wine | The Absolute Mastery of Merlot

Abadal 5 Merlot: The Symphony of 5 Clones in Bages Terroir

A Unique Identity Born from 5 Legendary Vine Plots

Abadal 5 Merlot is one of the most iconic, complex, and highly acclaimed wines from DO Pla de Bages. It stands as an absolute benchmark that reveals the extraordinary heights the Merlot grape can reach when grown in an exceptional microclimatic environment. The genius of this high-expression red lies directly in its name: it is the result of blending **5 distinct clones of Merlot**, cultivated across 5 unique estate plots characterized by clay-limestone soils and wrapped in lush Mediterranean woodlands. This rich diversity of terroirs fuses masterfully during 12 months of aging in selected oak barrels. The result is a wine of incredible structural opulence, seamlessly pairing the fleshy ripeness of the variety with the signature balsamic freshness and elegance of the Bages landscape.

Narrative Tasting Note: Fleshy Opulence, Dark Fruit, and Sparks of Cocoa and Mint

In the glass, it reveals a captivating and deep dark-cherry robe of intense opacity, flashing elegant garnet rims that swirl with remarkable density and richness. Upon approaching the nose, it unfolds an intoxicating, powerful, and deeply complex aromatic bouquet. An overwhelming clarity of ultra-ripe black fruit takes center stage, reminiscent of jams, highlighting blackberries, black cherries, and stewed prunes. As the wine breathes, the true woodland soul of the estate steps forward, offering sublime balsamic hints of fresh mint leaf, eucalyptus, and a pinch of ground black pepper. In the background, the oak is masterfully integrated, contributing seductive layers of dark chocolate, pure cocoa, ground coffee, and refined toasted notes. On the palate, the entry is powerful, broad, and deeply velvety. The journey across the tongue is fleshy and opulent, coating the mouth with a rich texture driven by mature, sweet, and perfectly polished tannins. This grand framework remains wonderfully balanced by a surprising, crisp natural acidity that keeps the wine vibrant and vertical at all times. The finish is extraordinarily long, warm, and persistent, leaving a highly sophisticated aftertaste of black plums, licorice, and a lasting memory of dark cocoa.