Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Gratavinum |
|---|---|
Grapes | Grenache, Cariñena, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Region | Priorat |
Wine style | Spanish Priorat Red |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Deep purple with ruby tinges. Aromatic intensity and complexity with explicit presence of preserved red fruit well balanced with the touch of toasty notes from the oak. The entry is soft, but it changes showing unpolished ripen tannins together with good volume and acidity. Fruity notes with a mineral character at the end of the mouth. Long and fresh aftertaste. |
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...
