In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled Catalan sausages
Fruit and medium structure pair with spiced pork sausage. -
Roast chicken with vegetables
The wine's medium weight and mineral freshness complement roast poultry.
How to serve Loidana
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 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.
- 2003 — First vintage of Loidana from Marco Abella
Facts
- Producer
- Marco Abella
- 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.