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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb with wild herbs Fruit and herbal notes pair naturally with simply grilled lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham The wine's freshness and acidity pair with the simple Catalan snack.More wines for ham →

How to serve Cims de Porrera Classic

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb with wild herbs, Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Classic tier from Cims de Porrera was introduced to offer an accessible entry into the estate's old-vine Cariñena character from Porrera.

  1. 1999First vintage of Cims de Porrera Classic, the accessible tier

Facts

Producer
Cims de Porrera · visiting guide
Grapes
Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
12 months in French oak, used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€20-32 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Cims de Porrera Classic

What does Cims de Porrera Classic taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Cims de Porrera Classic?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cims de Porrera Classic?

Grilled lamb with wild herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham is the other strong match. Fruit and herbal notes pair naturally with simply grilled lamb.

What grapes are in Cims de Porrera Classic?

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

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