Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Olive

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Black Pepper

Costers del Priorat

Costers del Priorat Pissarres

Spain, Catalonia

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Costers del Priorat's Pissarres is a vivid portrayal of Spain's rugged Priorat landscape, where vines wrestle with slate soils – locally known as 'llicorella' – to produce wines of concentrated intensity. The estate's blend, typically featuring Garnacha and Cariñena, is nurtured in this unique terroir, characterized by its steep terraces and scarce rainfall, resulting in low yields of high-quality grapes. Traditional winemaking is employed with a modern sensibility, including careful temperature control and aging in both French oak and concrete, to craft a wine that is both powerful and polished, mirroring the essence of Priorat.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Costers del Priorat's Pissarres exudes an alluring deep ruby color, while the nose is a medley of ripe blackberry, cherry compote, and a distinctive mineral streak from its slate terroir.The palate is rewarded with a full-bodied experience where dark fruits interlace with notes of Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla from the oak aging. The wine's texture is dense yet smooth, with ripe tannins that frame the fruit core elegantly, leading to a finish that is both long and adorned with a refreshing mineral edge. An exquisite balance of power and finesse, Pissarres is a testament to the dynamic character of Priorat.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Costers del Priorat

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

4.1

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