Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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

  • Rack of lamb with rosemary
    The wine's minerality and firm tannins pair with the lamb's richness and the herb crust.
  • Grilled beef with chimichurri
    Dark fruit and graphite notes echo the char and herb sauce.
  • Wild boar stew
    Structured tannins and earthy character match the game's intensity.

How to serve Manyetes

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. Rack of lamb with rosemary, Grilled beef with chimichurri, Wild boar stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Manyetes is named after the Manyetes vineyard in Gratallops, one of the historic plots cultivated by Álvaro Palacios since he established his Priorat estate in 1989. The wine is a Vinya Classificada single-vineyard expression based on old Cariñena vines.

  1. 1995: First bottling of Manyetes as a standalone single-vineyard Vinya Classificada

Facts

Producer
Álvaro Palacios · visiting guide
Grapes
Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Aged in French oak barrels, 16-18 months
ABV
14.5%
Price
€60-85 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Manyetes

What does Manyetes taste like?

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

When should I drink Manyetes?

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 Manyetes?

Rack of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef with chimichurri and Wild boar stew. The wine's minerality and firm tannins pair with the lamb's richness and the herb crust.

What grapes are in Manyetes?

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

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