Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas De Pizarra 2022

This dry red wine from the D.O. Ca. Priorat is crafted by the renowned winemaker Álvaro Palacios. It offers aromas of red fruits, fine spices, and wet stone minerality, supported by a firm texture and a structured finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, other local varieties
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Priorat
• Winery: Álvaro Palacios
• Soil / Altitude: Siliceous slate soils
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 12 months in French oak barrels and foudres

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old vines aged between 62 and 92 years, spread across nine historic municipalities of the region. These vineyards are organically managed on characteristic slate slopes, which impart a distinct regional character.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in oak vats, utilizing whole bunches and a prolonged 41-day maceration. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and large-format casks.

Why buy it

This red wine faithfully reflects the mineral essence and tradition of one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions. Its structure and balance ensure excellent cellaring potential, making it an ideal choice for your private collection. If you wish to experience this classic interpretation of Priorat, you can buy Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas De Pizarra 2022 online directly from our boutique.