Priorat: Natural Wine Tour in Gratallops
Winery tours in Priorat with tastings of organic wines from biodynamic and regenerative farming. A unique experience in the Priorat. Tasting room with magnificent views.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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 above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled botifarra sausage with beans Rustic Catalan pork sausage and white beans pair naturally with this fresh, mineral Priorat.More wines for sausages →
- Tomato salad with olive oil and salt Simple Catalan summer salad suits the wine's fresh red fruit and mineral freshness.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Cured meats and olives Classic tapas accompaniment matches the wine's garrigue and pepper notes.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
How to serve Tres Esteles
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. Grilled botifarra sausage with beans, Tomato salad with olive oil and salt, Cured meats and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tres Esteles, meaning Three Stars, is the accessible entry-level tier from Clos Galena, released to offer a more approachable expression of Poboleda Garnacha and Cariñena at a younger drinking window.
- 2005Tres Esteles first released as Clos Galena entry-level tier
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Galena · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 8 months in used French oak barrique
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Tres Esteles
What does Tres Esteles taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Tres Esteles?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tres Esteles?
Grilled botifarra sausage with beans is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tomato salad with olive oil and salt and Cured meats and olives. Rustic Catalan pork sausage and white beans pair naturally with this fresh, mineral Priorat.
What grapes are in Tres Esteles?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near Clos Galena
Falset: Guided Wine Tour to the Priorat by a Local
Enjoy the stunning wine landscape of the Priorat region guided by a local and savour the wines of both appellations of origin. A great diversity of mountains, landscap...
Trek & Wine in Priorat
Walk among vineyards guided by a local in the unknown and unspoiled landscape of the Priorat wine region. Enjoy an easy half-day walk and savour the Priorat world-famo...
Wine tastings and winery visits in Priorat (5) · Wine tours and day trips in Priorat (8)