In the glass
What it pairs with
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Catalan botifarra with white beans
The wine's accessible fruit and medium structure work with the hearty pork and bean dish. -
Roast chicken with paprika
Ripe fruit and gentle spice complement the paprika seasoning. -
Grilled vegetables with alioli
Medium body and mild tannins work with charred vegetables.
How to serve Miserere
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. Catalan botifarra with white beans, Roast chicken with paprika, Grilled vegetables with alioli. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Miserere was created by Costers del Siurana as a multi-varietal blend positioned as a more accessible companion to the flagship Clos de l'Obac. The name pays homage to the region's Carthusian monastic heritage.
- 1993 — First vintage of Miserere introduced as the second-tier wine from Costers del Siurana
Facts
- Producer
- Clos de l'Obac (Costers del Siurana)
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Miserere
What does Miserere taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Miserere?
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 Miserere?
Catalan botifarra with white beans is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with paprika and Grilled vegetables with alioli. The wine's accessible fruit and medium structure work with the hearty pork and bean dish.
What grapes are in Miserere?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.