2019 Álvaro Palacios Finca Dofi

• Winery:  Álvaro Palacios                                                

• Region:  Catalonia - DOQ Priorat

• Vintage: 2019               

• Bottle: 75cl.

• Grape Varieties:  87% Grenache, 12% Carignan (Samsó) and 1%  of white varieties, White Grenache and Macabeo

• Content-type:  Red, oak aged

• Alcohol Volume: 14.50%

• Serving Temperature:  16º-18º. Decant prior to serving.

Production: Sourced from 14 -34 year old vines from selected low-yielding vineyards.  Aged for 20 months in French oak Foudres and Bocois. Bottled without clarification, cold stabilization or filtration in order to preserve intact the wines natural characteristics. Production of 28500 bottles,

The Finca Dofí vineyards are located in the heart of the Priorat, 10 hectares of vineyards situated on terraced land facing Northeast/Southeast and East on licorella soil in the village of Gratallops at an altitude between 250 and 300 meters above sea level. Finca Dofí is Álvaro Palacio´s 2nd wine. This exceptional wine is a reflection of its wine maker passion and of the great terroir where it is produced.

Tasting Notes: Open in the nose with a complex bouquet, good concentration of ripe cherry fruit, mineral, pomegranate skin and  licorice. Well structured and elegant, fresh and juicy entry on the palate. Displays flavours of dark berries and spices. Fine tannins and a persistent mineral finish.

Notes:  Will continue to evolve over the next 3 - 4 years, and have a 10 - 13 years lifespan.

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Situated in the North-East of Spain, between Rioja and Bordeaux, lies the stunning Propiedad de Arinzano, a protected area rich in natural habitat. The Senorio de Arinzano estate has been recognized for the excellence of its vineyards since the 11th century, when the noble Sancho Fortunones de Arinzano first produced wines on the property.

Today, the magnificent estate, designed by renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, provides the inspiration for a new brand identity for the Arinzano Estate. It stands out based on the uniqueness of the terroir, its history, art and environment, and the exceptional potential to give life to wines that would be a reference of the highest quality and singular character. The most advanced and careful techniques are used to guarantee an artisanal treatment through the whole winemaking process, and we pursue a viticulture that not only respects, but actually favors the natural environment.

As a result, Arinzano is one of the few estates in all of Spain to be recognized with Pago status, and the first Pago in the North of Spain.

Tasting Notes

Deep, garnet color. Intense aromas of black fruits. Predominantly mineral and dark red fruit notes –wood, China ink-, Stone and smoke hints. Ample power, pleasant and velvety in the mouth. Tasty and dense evolution. Very long persistence.

Food Paring: Pairs well with earthy red meats like fillet and lamb chops.

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 Expressive, red fruit and floral notes

Red fruits, complex, medium bodied, soft tannins.

Chilli sin carne / vegetable gratin

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Grapes have been grown in this region of Northern Spain  since the 11 century. Arinzano is the first winery in this area to by awarded Spains highest quality classification of Vinos de Pago. This is their top cuvee selected from a double selection of Chardonnay grapes and aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. It displays the elegance and complexity of the soil and climate of the Pago de Arinzano estate. Hints of citrus fruits combine with mineral notes, dry fruits and brioche, creamy and lingering on the palate with exceptional length and balance.

Tasting Notes

golden colour. floral nose. juicy apple palate and spicy acidity. rich integrated oak. gapped length but still youthful.

Cherry color, violet rims. Aromas of stewed red fruit, notes of toasted chocolate. 

On the palate, a fresh and fruity entry and tannins from the wood present, moderate acidity, with a long and pleasant finish.

Brand: Marques De Riscal

Country: Spain

Region: Castile and Leon

Presentation: 750ml

Grape content-type: Tempranillo

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A medium-pale pink wine that is a new addition to iconic Freixenet's range. It is a refreshing yet flavourful rosado with plenty of summer-fruit flavours and crisp citrus notes. We can't think of a better wine to enjoy as an aperitif, but it is also a treat paired with fish or salads!

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