{"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 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eHailing from a prestigious Rioja winemaking family and having trained at the legendary Château Pétrus, \u003cstrong\u003eÁlvaro Palacios\u003c\/strong\u003e travelled to the rugged region of \u003cstrong\u003ePriorat\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1989. Settling in the village of Gratallops, he immediately recognised the viticultural potential of this dramatic, sun-baked landscape. The Mediterranean climate here is intense, delivering over three thousand hours of sunshine a year with very little rainfall. To balance the intense heat, cooling winds sweep inland from the nearby sea, allowing the grapes to ripen fully while retaining a beautiful, natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe estate’s vineyards are a study in extremes. In the valley floors, where the soils are slightly richer, varieties like \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e thrive. However, the true magic happens on the severe, free-draining slate hillsides. Here, incredibly low-yielding old vines of \u003cstrong\u003eGarnacha\u003c\/strong\u003e and Samsó (Carignan) are deeply rooted into the rock. Because the slopes are so treacherous, traditional farming methods remain completely unchanged, with horses still employed to carefully work the land. This demanding environment produces deeply concentrated, structured red wines famous for their striking mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBy combining these ancient, rugged vineyards with highly precise winemaking techniques, the estate quickly created some of the most sought-after bottles in Spain. Their early success with \u003cstrong\u003eFinca Dofí \u003c\/strong\u003epaved the way for the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eL’Ermita\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1993. Widely regarded as one of the country's finest and rarest pours, L’Ermita is crafted from a tiny, organically farmed plot spanning just over one hectare. Planted on a cool, north-east facing slope, some of the vines here have reached a century in age, yielding tiny amounts of fruit that translate into a wine of profound depth and historic significance.\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. 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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.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}