In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled Iberian pork sirloin
Ripe plum and firm tannins pair with the fatty richness of Iberian pork. -
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
The wine's mineral and garrigue notes complement herb-seasoned slow-cooked lamb. -
Aged Manchego cheese
Crystalline salty cheese amplifies the wine's dark fruit and spice character.
How to serve Guiamets Vi de Paratge
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. Grilled Iberian pork sirloin, Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Aged Manchego cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Celler els Guiamets is a small producer from the Els Guiamets area on the eastern edge of DOQ Priorat, working Garnacha, Cariñena and Syrah from the appellation's llicorella soils.
- 2009 — Guiamets Vi de Paratge first vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Celler els Guiamets
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Guiamets Vi de Paratge
What does Guiamets Vi de Paratge taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Guiamets 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 Guiamets Vi de Paratge?
Grilled Iberian pork sirloin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-roasted lamb shoulder and Aged Manchego cheese. Ripe plum and firm tannins pair with the fatty richness of Iberian pork.
What grapes are in Guiamets Vi de Paratge?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.