In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb kebabs with herbs
Herb-seasoned lamb and the wine's garrigue and pepper notes are natural companions. -
Escalivada (roasted peppers and aubergine)
Smoky Catalan roasted vegetables complement the wine's mineral and herb register. -
Chorizo and potato stew
Spiced pork sausage and potatoes pair with the wine's ripe red fruit and pepper.
How to serve Serras del Priorat
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 lamb kebabs with herbs, Escalivada (roasted peppers and aubergine), Chorizo and potato stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Serras del Priorat was introduced by Clos Figueras as a mid-range offering between Font de la Figuera and the estate Clos Figueres, drawing from a selection of younger vine parcels across the Priorat mountains.
- 2006 — Serras del Priorat first vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Figueras
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 10 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €16-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Serras del Priorat
What does Serras del Priorat taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Serras del Priorat?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Serras del Priorat?
Grilled lamb kebabs with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Escalivada (roasted peppers and aubergine) and Chorizo and potato stew. Herb-seasoned lamb and the wine's garrigue and pepper notes are natural companions.
What grapes are in Serras del Priorat?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.