Description

Assemblage de Grenache et d'une faible proportion de Carignan. Gratallops 2014 est issu des vignes les plus jeunes du domaine, réparties dans 8 parcelles de la commune de Gratallops. Son potentiel de garde exceptionnel promet de révéler dans quelques années toute la splendeur et la superbe de ces précieux raisins.

Fiche technique

Le domaine
Álvaro Palacios
Type de vin
Red - Crianza
Millésime
2015
Alcool
14.5% vol.
Cépage
80% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena
Origine
Priorat

L'avis des experts

The Wine Advocate:

"The village red ("vi de vila" in Catalan) 2015 Gratallops is sourced from their own vineyards in the village, and the varietal components came to 85% Garnacha, 13% Cariñena and 2% white grapes: Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and PX. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in barriques for 15 months. Tasted next to the Terrasses from the same year, it doesn't have the finesse; it's not a powerful vintage and might be a little diluted, but it's full of flavor. 17,500 bottles were filled in February 2017."

Suckling:

A beautiful focus and brightness to the Priorat with blueberry, blackberry and mineral character. Medium body, extremely fine-grained tannins and a clean finish. Perfumed. Drink or hold.

Decanter:

Alvaro Palacios Gratallops Vi de Vila 2015 is a blend of 10 different sites. Very aromatic, with raspberries and notes of red liquorice. The palate is bursting with ripe berries, restrained by spice and grip of tannin. Very long finish. Impressively delicate and fresh