In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb with wild herbs
Classic herb-lamb and Garnacha pairing. -
Catalan tomato salad
Fresh acidity and light mineral character work with simple salads.
How to serve Porrera Vi de Vila
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 lamb with wild herbs, Catalan tomato salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sangenís i Vaqué introduced the Porrera Vi de Vila designation to reflect the specific character of the Porrera village zone in which the estate has its roots.
- 2009 — First vintage of Porrera Vi de Vila from Sangenís i Vaqué under the village designation
Facts
- Producer
- Sangenís i Vaqué
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 10 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Porrera Vi de Vila
What does Porrera Vi de Vila taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Porrera Vi de Vila?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Porrera Vi de Vila?
Grilled lamb with wild herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan tomato salad is the other strong match. Classic herb-lamb and Garnacha pairing.
What grapes are in Porrera Vi de Vila?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.