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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Pissarres

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 herbs, Catalan sausage with beans. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Costers del Priorat was established to show the potential of the region's llicorella (slate/pissarres) soils. Pissarres is the estate's entry-level wine and introduction to the appellation.

  1. 2000First vintage of Pissarres from Costers del Priorat

Facts

Producer
Costers del Priorat · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
12 months in French oak, mostly used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€18-30 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Pissarres

What does Pissarres taste like?

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

When should I drink Pissarres?

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 Pissarres?

Grilled lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan sausage with beans is the other strong match. Garnacha fruit and mineral freshness are a natural match with herb lamb.

What grapes are in Pissarres?

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

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