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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb chops Classic Garnacha and lamb pairing, the wine's fruit and minerals match the char and fat.More wines for lamb →
- Braised wild boar The wine's density and structure meet the gamey richness of the meat.More wines for wild boar →
- Aged Garrotxa cheese Earthy mountain goat cheese finds a match in the wine's mineral and earthy register.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Finca Dofí
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1992First 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
cabernet sauvignon
cari ena
cellar worthy
dry
firm tannin
full body
garnacha tinta
high acid
iconic
mood bold
mood contemplative
occasion cellar
occasion dinner party
occasion special
old vines
old world
pairs with aged cheese
pairs with game
pairs with red meat
price premium
single vineyard
still red
syrah
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