In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled chicken thighs with herbs
Fresh herb-marinated chicken pairs with the wine's red fruit and garrigue notes. -
Catalan fideua seafood pasta
The wine's fresh acidity and mineral notes complement Catalan seafood pasta. -
Olives and manchego
Classic Spanish bar food pairs naturally with this approachable village Priorat.
How to serve Del Pont Vi de Paratge
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 chicken thighs with herbs, Catalan fideua seafood pasta, Olives and manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Del Pont Vi de Paratge is the village-level expression from Celler del Pont in Porrera, designed as an accessible entry point to the Porrera terroir alongside the premium Lo Givot.
- 2012 — Del Pont Vi de Paratge first released
Facts
- Producer
- Celler del Pont
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena, Garnacha Blanca
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 8 months in used oak barrique
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Del Pont Vi de Paratge
What does Del Pont Vi de Paratge taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Del Pont Vi de Paratge?
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 Del Pont Vi de Paratge?
Grilled chicken thighs with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Catalan fideua seafood pasta and Olives and manchego. Fresh herb-marinated chicken pairs with the wine's red fruit and garrigue notes.
What grapes are in Del Pont Vi de Paratge?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Garnacha Blanca. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.