In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled Iberian pork secreto
Fatty, marbled Iberian pork fat and charred exterior complement the wine's iron and tannin. -
Truffle rice (arros amb tofona)
Earthy truffle and savoury rice find resonance with the wine's mineral and herbal depth. -
Braised rabbit with olives and thyme
Catalan rabbit stew echoes the wine's herb and mineral savour.
How to serve Les Pedrenyeres
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 secreto, Truffle rice (arros amb tofona), Braised rabbit with olives and thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Pedrenyeres is the single-vineyard flagship of Orto Vins in El Lloar, named after the rocky, stony terrain of the plot. Joan Asens works with very old Cariñena vines on steep llicorella terraces.
- 2005 — First Les Pedrenyeres vintage from old Cariñena in El Lloar
Facts
- Producer
- Orto Vins
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Garnacha
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14 months in used French oak foudre
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Les Pedrenyeres
What does Les Pedrenyeres taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Les Pedrenyeres?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Les Pedrenyeres?
Grilled Iberian pork secreto is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle rice (arros amb tofona) and Braised rabbit with olives and thyme. Fatty, marbled Iberian pork fat and charred exterior complement the wine's iron and tannin.
What grapes are in Les Pedrenyeres?
The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.