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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 30 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityOff DryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Crema catalana The wine's caramelised dried-fruit notes and rancio complexity match the classic Catalan custard.More wines for dessert →
  • Mature blue cheese (Cabrales or Roquefort) Pungent blue cheese finds a natural partner in the wine's oxidative complexity and off-dry sweetness.More wines for blue cheese →
  • Almond tart with honey Hazelnut and almond in the pastry echo the wine's nutty oxidative register.More wines for dessert →

With cheese

Mató Our pick ACREFA lists a sweet liqueur or spirit among mató's usual partners. An off-dry Garnacha vi ranci, aged oxidatively in small oak casks, brings a nutty rancio note and a touch of sweetness to the cheese's plain milk.

How to serve Arrels Vi Ranci

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Crema catalana, Mature blue cheese (Cabrales or Roquefort), Almond tart with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Arrels del Priorat specialises in the traditional Catalan Vi Ranci style, an oxidatively aged fortified wine from Garnacha with historical roots in the monastic winemaking tradition of the Priorat. The wine is aged using a solera-style progression in small casks.

  1. 2008Arrels Vi Ranci first produced in Gratallops

Facts

Producer
Celler Arrels del Priorat · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Oxidative ageing in small oak casks under solera-style progression
ABV
16.0%
Price
€18-30 per 50cl at retail
Drinking window
5-30 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Frequently asked about Arrels Vi Ranci

What does Arrels Vi Ranci taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Arrels Vi Ranci?

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

What food pairs with Arrels Vi Ranci?

Crema catalana is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mature blue cheese (Cabrales or Roquefort) and Almond tart with honey. The wine's caramelised dried-fruit notes and rancio complexity match the classic Catalan custard.

What grapes are in Arrels Vi Ranci?

The blend is Garnacha. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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