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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

How to serve Loidana

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 Catalan sausages, Roast chicken with vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Loidana is the mid-tier expression from Marco Abella, combining three of Priorat's important varieties: Garnacha, Cariñena, and Syrah. It offers an approachable route into the estate's style.

  1. 2003First vintage of Loidana from Marco Abella

Facts

Producer
Marco Abella · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
12 months in French oak, mostly used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€25-40 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Frequently asked about Loidana

What does Loidana taste like?

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

When should I drink Loidana?

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 Loidana?

Grilled Catalan sausages is the canonical pairing; Roast chicken with vegetables is the other strong match. Fruit and medium structure pair with spiced pork sausage.

What grapes are in Loidana?

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

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