ÁLVARO PALACIOS
FINCA DOFÍ RED WINE 2022
PRIORAT DOCA
SPAIN — VINO DE PARAJE DE GRATALLOPS
"The sublimation of lyrical Garnacha. A single-vineyard Priorat with a strictly dry profile, where the minerality of the slate fuses with an ethereal, sensual elixir of unattainable finesse."
Mystical Viticulture and Licorella Soil
The Finca Dofí 2022 Red Wine is crafted by Álvaro Palacios on the Finca Dofí estate, in Gratallops, DOCa Priorat. It is a dry wine, based on Garnacha, Cariñena, and co-fermented local white varieties, aged for 15 months in large French oak vats and barrels.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Álvaro Palacios.
Region of Origin: DOCa Priorat (Gratallops, Tarragona), Spain.
Classification: Vino de Paraje (Finca Dofí).
Vintage: 2022.
Grape Varieties: 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena (Samsó), 3% co-fermented Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: 15 months in large French oak vats and barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 15°C - 17°C.
SKU / MPN: ES-FINCADOFI-2022-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium-layer ruby red, translucent, clean and bright.
Nose: Rose petals, violets, pomegranate, wild cherries, graphite, wet slate, thyme, orange peel, and a balsamic base.
Palate: Ethereal and dry, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and an extremely long, clean, and mineral finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Gourmet Pairing: Duck magret or confit, Iberian pork 'pluma', braised quail or pheasant, beef tartare with truffle, rack of lamb, pastas with wild mushrooms, and aged sheep cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebrations: Intimate weddings and momentous anniversaries.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors and sybarites.
- Business: Private corporate dinners.
- Family Meals: Gala dinners or holidays.
- Gourmet Grilling: With fine cuts of meat or beef skewers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin of this wine?
It comes from the Finca Dofí estate, in Gratallops, DOCa Priorat, Tarragona, Spain.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is strictly dry, with no residual sugar.
What is the aging potential of the 2022 vintage?
Under optimal conditions, it can evolve for 20 to 25 years.
Is it necessary to decant it?
Yes; it is recommended to decant it about 45 minutes before serving.