Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chistorra sausage Spiced thin Navarran sausage pairs with the wine's pepper and herb register.More wines for sausages →
  • Lamb and vegetable stew Rustic stew mirrors the wine's savoury, mineral and herb profile.More wines for lamb →
  • Pa amb tomaquet with jamon Classic Catalan bread and cured ham pair naturally with this village Priorat.More wines for ham →

How to serve Castellet Vi de Paratge

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. Grilled chistorra sausage, Lamb and vegetable stew, Pa amb tomaquet with jamon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Celler Castellet is a small family producer in Bellmunt del Priorat, within the Bellmunt Vi de Vila sub-appellation, working traditional Garnacha and Cariñena vines on llicorella.

  1. 2011First Castellet Vi de Paratge produced

Facts

Producer
Celler Castellet · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha, Cariñena
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
10 months in used French and Spanish oak
ABV
14.5%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2011

Frequently asked about Castellet Vi de Paratge

What does Castellet Vi de Paratge taste like?

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

When should I drink Castellet Vi de Paratge?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Castellet Vi de Paratge?

Grilled chistorra sausage is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb and vegetable stew and Pa amb tomaquet with jamon. Spiced thin Navarran sausage pairs with the wine's pepper and herb register.

What grapes are in Castellet Vi de Paratge?

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

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