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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast beef with herbs Concentration and firm tannins are built for rich red meat.More wines for roast beef →
  • Catalan estofat (meat stew) Dense fruit and tobacco notes echo the richness of the slow stew.

How to serve Tirant

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast beef with herbs, Catalan estofat (meat stew). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Rotllan Torra is a mid-scale family estate in Torroja del Priorat. Tirant is their flagship wine, named for the chivalric novel that is a classic of Catalan medieval literature.

  1. 1999First vintage of Tirant from Rotllan Torra

Facts

Producer
Rotllan Torra · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
18 months in French oak, new and used
ABV
15.0%
Price
€45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Tirant

What does Tirant taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Tirant?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tirant?

Roast beef with herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan estofat (meat stew) is the other strong match. Concentration and firm tannins are built for rich red meat.

What grapes are in Tirant?

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

Tags

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