{"title":"Álvaro Palacios | Priorat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_184bc315-49b8-4a9f-a478-9d8af11fdeb8.jpg?v=1542965180\" alt=\"Vineyards of Gratallops in the Priorat Wine Region of Spain\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÁlvaro Palacios, whose family owns the prestigious Rioja Bodega, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/bodegas-palacios-remondo-rioja-baja-wines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bodegas Palacios Remondo Rioja Wine Producer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePalacios Remondo,\u003c\/a\u003e spent 2 years working under Château Pétrus winemaker Jean-Pierre Moueix before setting up on his own in the Priorat wine region of Spain in 1989. Invited by a group of local producers, when he arrived in Gratallops, he set out to produce world-class wines by using fruit from extremely low-yielding old vines and by applying ultra-modern winemaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine he made was the 1989 Finca Dofi and then L’Ermita, one of Spain’s finest wines (and certainly most expensive), followed in 1993. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vines are planted in the richer soils of the valleys whilst old Garnacha and Samsó (Carignan) are rooted in the free draining slate soils on the hillsides. These old vines receive more than 3,000 hours of sun a year, less than 380 mm annual rainfall, are cooled by an inland wind and the influence of the nearby sea. The sobriety of the Mediterranean climate leaves a decisive mark on the character of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mountainous topography of the area has ensured cultivation methods have remained largely unchanged and horses are still employed in the steep vineyards. The result is wines with a rounded structure and fresh mineral quality. The flagship wine, L’Ermita, comes from a small 1.6 ha vineyard with a north-east exposure and is farmed organically. The vines here are very old, some reaching up to 100 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alvaro-palacios-camins-del-priorat-red-wine","title":"Álvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Álvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat is the entry-level red wine blend from the estate and is bottled only a few months after the harvest. It is a blend of Garnacha, ‎Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot aged for a few months in oak barriques and casks. Camins del Priorat is a very pleasant well crafted and accessible wine that generally sells out on release.[#intro]Award winning red wine blend from Álvaro Palacios that often sells out on release...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álvaro Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39300650565699,"sku":"A23CAMINSDELPRIORAT-1","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CaminsdelPriorat.jpg?v=1589465184"},{"product_id":"alvaro-palacios-les-terrasses-velles-vinyes-red-wine","title":"Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes is a red wine blend of Garnacha and Cariñena (Carignan). While originally conceived as a value wine, Les Terrasses Velles Vignes has slowly evolved into the essence of what makes Priorat special. Drawing on 15+ years of study, Terrasses is sourced from many of the region’s steepest and oldest vineyards—many of them north-facing to avoid the intense afternoon sun. Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes is a supple and polished red wine that offers bright cherry and plum flavours, with notes of black olive and mountain herb. Light, firm tannins and gentle but bright acidity provide a graceful definition to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álvaro Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21808508043322,"sku":"A21PALACIOSTERR-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Les_Terrasses.jpg?v=1543008326"},{"product_id":"alvaro-palacios-finca-dofi-priorat","title":"Álvaro Palacios Finca Dofí 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Álvaro Palacios Finca Dofí is a single-vineyard red wine made predominately from the Garnacha grape, with a small amount of Cariñena and white grapes too. The original \"Clos Dofí\" now called \"Finca Dofí\" was one of the first great \"clos\" that catapulted the wine region of Priorat to fame. The vineyard is u-shaped with exposures to both the south and north. Adopting a biodynamic and organic approach, everything is done by hand and during harvest many passes through the vines are undertaken in order to get the most optimal fruit. Renown for its round, voluptuous and velvety style Finca Dofí is a sensual juicy red wine with flavours of red cherry and nectarine balanced by fine grained tannins. A wine to grace any dining table.[#intro]Iconic single-vineyard red that catapulted the Priorat wine region to fame...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álvaro Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32182781804611,"sku":"A21FINCADOFI-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/DofiBottle.jpg?v=1640450219"},{"product_id":"alvaro-palacios-gratallops-vi-di-vila","title":"Álvaro Palacios Gratallops Vi di Vila 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eÁlvaro Palacios Gratallops Vi di Vila (village wine) is a superb organic red wine dominated by the Grenache grape, alongside a small amount of Cariñena and some white grape varieties (Grenache Blanca, Macabeo \u0026amp; Pedro Ximénez). The grapes are sourced from a number of different vineyard sites, all of them belonging to the municipality of Gratallops, located in the Priorat wine region of Catalonia. Gratallops Vi di Vila is an elegant and refined wine with wonderful depth and concentration. Subtle floral notes, spiced herbs, cherries and mineral notes lead into a palate that has excellent balance and depth.[#intro]An elegant red wine with wonderful depth \u0026amp; concentration from Priorat icon Álvaro Palacios...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álvaro Palacios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39737249857603,"sku":"A19GRATALLOPS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GratallopsBottle.jpg?v=1643455970"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/CollectionImage_f58bf42c-284c-4c0a-81af-e3aebcbdb71d.jpg?v=1542965315","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/alvaro-palacios-priorat-wines-from-spain.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}