D.O.Q. Priorat
Bluegray
Planted on terraces of blue slate and quartz soils known as llicorella, between pine and olive trees, the vines with very low yields of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Merlot grow close to the estate ensuring the grapes arrive in optimum conditions. The grapes were hand-picked and fermented separately in small vats for 10 days at temperatures below 28ºC then aged separately in French oak barrels for 6 months and finally blended. This wine shows enduring flavors of blackberry and cherry and delicate accents of nutmeg and star anise on...
19.60 €
PRODUCER
Llicorella Vins.
REGION
D.O.Q. Priorat.
COUNTRY
Spain.
TYPE OF WINE
Aged red.
VARIETIES
40% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena, 20% Syrah & 10% Merlot.
- this proportion might change depending on the vintage-
AGING
6 months in French oak barrels.
Planted on terraces of blue slate and quartz soils known as llicorella, between pine and olive trees, the vines with very low yields of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Merlot grow close to the estate ensuring the grapes arrive in optimum conditions. The grapes were hand-picked and fermented separately in small vats for 10 days at temperatures below 28ºC then aged separately in French oak barrels for 6 months and finally blended.
This wine shows enduring flavors of blackberry and cherry and delicate accents of nutmeg and star anise on the nose, elegant and well-integrated tannins with dried thyme notes featuring a lingering finish.
MATCHING FOOD
Grilled and roasted beef or venison, medium and long aged cheeses, meaty, full-bodied flavoured foods, game meats, ribs and hearty winter dishes, rices and pasta.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
16 - 18 ºC
