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Álvaro Palacios

Álvaro Palacios Vi de Vila Gratallops

Name: Álvaro Palacios Vi de Vila Gratallops
Brand: Álvaro Palacios
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

Spain, Catalonia

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Álvaro Palacios Vi de Vila Gratallops is an extraordinary wine that showcases the exceptional winemaking prowess of Álvaro Palacios in the Priorat region of Spain. This wine is a reflection of the unique terroir of Gratallops, where the vineyards thrive in slate and limestone soils. With meticulous attention to detail, Álvaro Palacios carefully crafts this wine to highlight the essence of the Priorat. Vi de Vila Gratallops entices the palate with its rich and vibrant flavors of dark fruits, balanced by well-integrated tannins and a hint of minerality. It is a testament to Álvaro Palacios' dedication to producing wines of exceptional quality that truly capture the essence of the Priorat's beauty and character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Álvaro Palacios Vi de Vila Gratallops is a medium-bodied Tempranillo from Gratallops, Priorat.It has an intense nose of ripe blackberries, cherries, and a hint of smokiness. On the palate, it is soft and round with flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, and a hint of spice. The finish is long, with a pleasant balance of acidity and ripe tannins. An excellent expression of one of Priorat's most iconic wines.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

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No sweetness

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

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Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

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Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Garnacha

Samsó

ORIGINS

Winery: Álvaro Palacios

Region: Catalonia

Nestled in the northeast corner of Spain, Catalonia is a wine region of rich history and complexity. With its Mediterranean climate and varied topography, Catalonia is home to a wide range of wines, from sparkling Cava to full-bodied reds. Wine has been produced in Catalonia for centuries. The region is home to some of Spain's oldest winemaking traditions, with evidence of winemaking dating back to the Roman Empire. In the 19th century, Catalonia was one of the first regions to produce sparkling wines, and the region is now home to some of the world's most famous sparkling wines, such as Cava.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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