In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with herbs and garlic
The wine's wild cherry and herb notes complement straightforward herb-roasted chicken. -
Grilled lamb with wild thyme
The wine's mineral and garrigue character mirrors herb-seasoned lamb. -
Cured ham and aged cheese board
Classic pairing: saline cured ham and aged cheese echo the wine's mineral freshness.
How to serve Priorat Natur 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. Roast chicken with herbs and garlic, Grilled lamb with wild thyme, Cured ham and aged cheese board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Celler Priorat Natur produces natural wine from certified-organic old Garnacha and Cariñena in Porrera, using indigenous yeast and minimal sulphur addition within the DOQ Priorat framework.
- 2010 — Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge first produced from Porrera organic parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Celler Priorat Natur
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Minimal intervention; aged in large vessel without new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge
What does Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge?
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 Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge?
Roast chicken with herbs and garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb with wild thyme and Cured ham and aged cheese board. The wine's wild cherry and herb notes complement straightforward herb-roasted chicken.
What grapes are in Priorat Natur Vi de Paratge?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.