Hetzelfde of iets hoger gewaardeerd dan vergelijkbare wijnen in dit prijssegment
Wijnhuis | Álvaro Palacios |
|---|---|
Druivenrassen | Grenache |
Wijnstreek | Priorat |
Wijnstijl | Spaanse Priorat Rood |
Alcoholgehalte | 14.5% |
Allergenen | Bevat sulfieten |
Wijnbeschrijving | Deep purple with pink rim. Impressively powerful, with a burst of black fruits, fresh, well-balanced, with a refined texture. A rasp of tannin gives structure, and a burst of juice explodes on the finish. An edge of liquorice and wild herbs to the finish. |
The traditional grape grown in this region is Garnacha (or Grenache). Small plantings of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are common as well.
Wines crafted from Garnacha are often described as intense, rich and powerful. In the Priorat, the wines are especially so, due in part to unique black volcanic soils and long, hot summers.
As with much of the Old World, grapes have been cult...
