In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2009 — Aspres Vi de Paratge first vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Vinyes dels Aspres
- 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.