In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns with lemon
The wine's salinity and citrus freshness mirror and amplify the seafood. -
Salt cod fritters
Fresh acidity and mineral character work with the cod's salinity. -
Catalan alioli and vegetable dishes
The wine's herbal freshness and acidity balance the richness of alioli.
How to serve Camins del Priorat Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled prawns with lemon, Salt cod fritters, Catalan alioli and vegetable dishes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white version of Camins del Priorat was added to the range to show the potential of Priorat's old white varieties, particularly Garnacha Blanca, which thrives on the region's llicorella soils.
- 2004 — First vintage of Camins del Priorat Blanc introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Álvaro Palacios
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, minimal oak contact
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Camins del Priorat Blanc
What does Camins del Priorat Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Camins del Priorat Blanc?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Camins del Priorat Blanc?
Grilled prawns with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salt cod fritters and Catalan alioli and vegetable dishes. The wine's salinity and citrus freshness mirror and amplify the seafood.
What grapes are in Camins del Priorat Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.