Alvaro Palacios, Gratallops Vi de Vila, Priorat, 6x75cl

🍷 Gratallops Vi de Vila – Álvaro Palacios
Country: Spain | Region: Priorat
Appellation: DOQ Priorat (Vi de Vila Gratallops) | Grape Variety: Predominantly Garnacha (Grenache) with small additions of Samsó (Carignan) and other indigenous varieties
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Hand-harvested from organically farmed, terraced vineyards; fermented with native yeasts and aged in large oak foudres to preserve elegance and site purity
Farming: From select parcels around the village of Gratallops, grown on llicorella slate soils—capturing the essence of Priorat’s terroir in a single village expression

🌟 A vibrant village wine—intensely aromatic, finely textured, and unmistakably Priorat.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby with purple edges—bright and polished.

👃 On the Nose:
Pure and lifted. Just-picked black cherry leaps from the glass, joined by subtle notes of clove, rose petal, and dried herbs.

👅 On the Palate:
Refined and fresh. Layers of ripe strawberry, Turkish delight, and warm spice glide over a silky texture. Fine tannins and crisp acidity give poise and clarity, leading to a bright, precise finish with mineral grip.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Delicious with grilled duck, charcuterie, Moroccan spiced lamb, or roasted aubergine. A versatile red for dishes with both savoury and sweet-spiced elements.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Beautifully expressive now, but will evolve gracefully over 8–12 years, gaining complexity and depth.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Gratallops Vi de Vila is a crystalline snapshot of a singular place—Garnacha with clarity, charm, and class. A true village wine that balances fruit exuberance with Priorat’s trademark soul and structure.