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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled chorizo The spice and fruit of the wine complement the paprika-forward sausage.More wines for sausages →
- Roast chicken with alioli The wine's medium weight and acidity balance garlic-rich chicken.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Iberian charcuterie board Cherry fruit and mineral freshness pair well with cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
How to serve Gratallops Vi de Vila
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled chorizo, Roast chicken with alioli, Iberian charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Gratallops Vi de Vila was introduced as the village-level tier of the Álvaro Palacios Priorat range, reflecting grapes sourced from across the Gratallops municipality. It occupies the tier between the entry-level Camins del Priorat and the single-vineyard wines.
- 2008First vintage of Gratallops Vi de Vila as a defined village-tier wine
Facts
- Producer
- Álvaro Palacios · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, mostly used
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Gratallops Vi de Vila
What does Gratallops Vi de Vila taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Gratallops Vi de Vila?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gratallops Vi de Vila?
Grilled chorizo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with alioli and Iberian charcuterie board. The spice and fruit of the wine complement the paprika-forward sausage.
What grapes are in Gratallops Vi de Vila?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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