Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast suckling lamb (lechazo)
    The wine's mineral and herb notes complement the delicate sweetness of young lamb.
  • Wild boar stew with mushrooms
    Earthy game stew echoes the wine's mineral and tobacco depth.
  • Aged Manchego
    Salty crystalline cheese amplifies the dark fruit and mineral character.

How to serve Aspres Vi de Paratge

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. Roast suckling lamb (lechazo), Wild boar stew with mushrooms, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vinyes dels Aspres produces DOQ Priorat from the Corca area, one of the eastern villages in the appellation, working Garnacha and Cariñena from traditional llicorella terraces.

  1. 2009: Aspres Vi de Paratge first vintage

Facts

Producer
Vinyes dels Aspres · 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
2009

Frequently asked about Aspres Vi de Paratge

What does Aspres Vi de Paratge taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Aspres 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 Aspres Vi de Paratge?

Roast suckling lamb (lechazo) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar stew with mushrooms and Aged Manchego. The wine's mineral and herb notes complement the delicate sweetness of young lamb.

What grapes are in Aspres Vi de Paratge?

The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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