A pioneer of this region, Álvaro Palacios arrived in Gratallops in 1989, invited by a group of local producers and intent on extracting the very best from its unique schist and slate soils. The first wine made was the 1989 Finca Dofi and L’Ermita, one of Spain’s finest wines, followed in 1993. Cabernet 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. The 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.

Alvaro Palacios Gratallops ‘Vi da Vila’ [x] 2022
14.5% abv
2022 Gratallops has a pure, focused nose of earthy raspberries and blackberries with a fine herbal scent of tarragon, sage and thyme. There is a delicious, sweet grenadine character to the red fruit behind the black. The palate is bright, fresh, pure and focused with fine tannins on the finish. This is a really great example of Álvaro’s consistently rewarding, village-level Priorat. Drink 2024 to 2034.
Catriona Felstead MW, March 2023
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2022 | Alvaro Palacios | Bonded | Cabernet Sauvignon | Carinena | Europe | Garnacha | Priorat | Red | Spain | Still | WineImportant. This is a bonded product and is priced exclusive of Duty and VAT. Wines must be purchased by the unmixed case. The case size is detailed in the Product Details. After purchase we will contact you to arrange either the wine's continued storage in a bonded warehouse as designated by HM Customs & Excise or for the payment of the pertinent Duty and VAT, where after delivery can be arranged. Transfer & delivery fees will be charged at cost.
- Reference #:
- 19273_B
- Strength
- 14.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, Garnacha
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No
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