In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1995 — First bottling of Manyetes as a standalone single-vineyard Vinya Classificada
Facts
- Producer
- Álvaro Palacios
- 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.