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New Zealand
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94 Points
Alvaro Palacios is a benchmark producer in Priorat, known for elevating Garnacha to world-class status
Sourced from 12 distinct plots with vines aged between 15 and 70 years.
Sourced from a premium private cellar
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Description
Alvaro Palacios Gratallops 2015 is a "Vi de Vila" wine that encapsulates the essence of the Gratallops village in Priorat. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Carinena, and a small percentage of local white varieties, this wine showcases the unique character of its origin.
The grapes are sourced from 12 distinct plots within Gratallops, featuring vines aged between 15 and 70 years, rooted in the region's characteristic llicorella slate soils. The 2015 vintage underwent fermentation in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging for approximately 16 months in French oak barrels and foudres.
DecantaloIn the glass, the wine displays a medium to deep ruby color. The nose offers aromas of red berries, subtle tobacco, wet slate, and hints of nutmeg. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, presenting ripe berry flavors balanced by spice and firm tannins, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
This vintage reflects the power and elegance typical of Priorat wines, with a structure that suggests excellent aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Alvaro Palacios Gratallops 2015 is a "Vi de Vila" wine that encapsulates the essence of the Gratallops village in Priorat. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Carinena, and a small percentage of local white varieties, this wine showcases the unique character of its origin.
The grapes are sourced from 12 distinct plots within Gratallops, featuring vines aged between 15 and 70 years, rooted in the region's characteristic llicorella slate soils. The 2015 vintage underwent fermentation in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging for approximately 16 months in French oak barrels and foudres.
Decantalo
In the glass, the wine displays a medium to deep ruby color. The nose offers aromas of red berries, subtle tobacco, wet slate, and hints of nutmeg. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, presenting ripe berry flavors balanced by spice and firm tannins, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
This vintage reflects the power and elegance typical of Priorat wines, with a structure that suggests excellent aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Game
Pork
Red Meat
