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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Slow-roasted rack of lamb The wine's dark fruit and mineral character complement herb-seasoned rack of lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled mushrooms with garlic and parsley Earthy mushrooms echo the wine's mineral and tobacco notes.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Aged sheep's milk cheese Saline aged cheese amplifies the wine's mineral and dark-fruit depth.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Joan Ametller Vi de Vila
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. Slow-roasted rack of lamb, Grilled mushrooms with garlic and parsley, Aged sheep's milk cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Celler Joan Ametller is a small Poboleda estate within the DOQ Priorat, situated near Mas Doix and Clos Galena, working Garnacha and Cariñena from llicorella terraced plots.
- 2010Joan Ametller Vi de Vila first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Celler Joan Ametller · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Joan Ametller Vi de Vila
What does Joan Ametller Vi de Vila taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Joan Ametller Vi de Vila?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Joan Ametller Vi de Vila?
Slow-roasted rack of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled mushrooms with garlic and parsley and Aged sheep's milk cheese. The wine's dark fruit and mineral character complement herb-seasoned rack of lamb.
What grapes are in Joan Ametller Vi de Vila?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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