Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops
    Classic Garnacha and lamb pairing, the wine's fruit and minerals match the char and fat.
  • Braised wild boar
    The wine's density and structure meet the gamey richness of the meat.
  • Aged Garrotxa cheese
    Earthy mountain goat cheese finds a match in the wine's mineral and earthy register.

How to serve Finca Dofí

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Braised wild boar, Aged Garrotxa cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Finca Dofí was the wine that preceded L'Ermita as Álvaro Palacios's flagship expression, first made in 1992. It draws from several old-vine plots across the Gratallops subzone and remains one of the estate's most important wines.

  1. 1992: First vintage of Finca Dofí as an estate single-vineyard wine

Facts

Producer
Álvaro Palacios · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
14-16 months in French oak, mix of new and used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€60-90 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Finca Dofí

What does Finca Dofí taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Finca Dofí?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Finca Dofí?

Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised wild boar and Aged Garrotxa cheese. Classic Garnacha and lamb pairing, the wine's fruit and minerals match the char and fat.

What grapes are in Finca Dofí?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

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