ÁLVARO PALACIOS
LES TERRASSES RED WINE 2021
PRIORAT DOCA • SPAIN • HEROIC VITICULTURE ON LICORELLA
"The naked essence of slate. An aristocratic Priorat with a clearly dry profile, where old vines defy gravity to deliver a wine of admirable finesse and fluidity."
Licorella Soils and the Renaissance of Priorat
The Les Terrasses 2021 Red Wine is made by Álvaro Palacios from small plots of old vineyard in Gratallops and other municipalities of the DOCa Priorat. It is a dry wine from old Garnacha and Cariñena vines on costers and terraces of licorella soil, with 12 months of ageing in French oak barrels.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Álvaro Palacios (founded in 1998 in Gratallops).
Region of Origin: DOCa Priorat (Tarragona, Catalonia), Spain.
Vintage: 2021.
Grape Varieties: Garnacha and Cariñena, from 60- to 90-year-old vineyards.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Winemaking and Ageing: Full destemming, fermentation in wooden vats and steel tanks with native yeasts; 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new, 80% two or three uses).
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
Barcode / EAN: 8429073023204
SKU: 8863828607166
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense, clean picota-cherry red, medium-high depth.
Nose: Wild raspberries, plums, wet slate, thyme, rosemary, black pepper and fine smoky notes.
Palate: Lively and juicy, dry, with velvety tannins, balsamic freshness and a long, mineral, persistent finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
Gourmet Pairing for Haute Cuisine: Grilled red meats, stews with wild mushrooms, oxtail, lamb shoulder, duck magret, acorn-fed Iberian cured meats, semi-cured sheep's milk cheeses and dishes with black truffle.
Suggested Occasions:
- Business: Business lunches with great conversation.
- Gourmet Carne Asada: With Rib Eye or Flank.
- Special Celebration: Anniversaries and professional achievements.
- Family Meal: Meat paellas and traditional barbecues.
- The Perfect Gift: For lovers of terroir wines.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin of this wine?
It comes from old vineyards in Gratallops and other municipalities of the DOCa Priorat, Tarragona, Spain.
Is this wine dry, off-dry or sweet?
It is strictly dry, with minimal residual sugar.
How well does the 2021 vintage age?
Under optimal conditions it can evolve over the next 10 to 15 years.
Is decanting recommended?
Yes; we recommend decanting it 30 to 45 minutes before serving.
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