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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled Iberian pork secreto Fatty, marbled Iberian pork fat and charred exterior complement the wine's iron and tannin.More wines for pork →
  • Truffle rice (arros amb tofona) Earthy truffle and savoury rice find resonance with the wine's mineral and herbal depth.More wines for paella →
  • Braised rabbit with olives and thyme Catalan rabbit stew echoes the wine's herb and mineral savour.More wines for rabbit →

How to serve Les Pedrenyeres

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2005First Les Pedrenyeres vintage from old Cariñena in El Lloar

Facts

Producer
Orto Vins · visiting guide
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.

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