The road winds along the steep slopes of the mountains that connect the two villages of Falset and Porrera in the south-east of the Comarca Priorat in the province of Tarragona. Vineyards, Mediterranean pines and holm oaks provide colourful splashes of green and brown amidst the reddish hue that dominates this region. Behind a sharp bend appears our destination: the Ferrer Bobet vineyard, an impressive building that towers over the valley that surrounds it. Some have described it as a ship stranded among the vineyards, others as a hang glider, suspended on the edge of the abyss. In any case, it is the symbol of a project characterised by respect: respect for wine culture and the world of wine, respect for the lean region with a long tradition of wine-growing and finally respect for wine lovers. With this project, Ferrer and Bobet seek to produce a wine "that reflects the mineral essence that characterises these lands with purity and harmony" The showpiece of Ferrer Bobet. This special wine deserves all the attention, A rich, juicy wine with very concentrated red fruit flavors. A complex body and very long finish make this wine a pleasure to drink. The Selecció Especial is pure 100% pure Cariñena coming from hundred year old vines in the village of Porrera, planted on slopes (not terraces) mostly northeast facing in search of freshness. The grapes are chosen one by one and fermented in oak after which it is allowed to 'grow up' for 18 months in new French oak barrels. Cariñena can produce incredibly elegant wines with exuberant aromas of oak, red fruit, leather, Asian spices and wet slate. In the mouth this Especial is full bodied with grainy tannins and a great intensity and power, but extremely balanced. This has concentration and fresh minerality and is very balanced. Advice is to decant the bottle half an hour in advance. Only 4,897 bottles of this vintage were produced. This rare wine should not be missing in a beautiful Priorat collection. 96/100 Parker & 96/100 Suckling