Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Sea urchin on sourdough
    The wine's intense salinity and mineral edge match the oceanic, briny sea urchin.
  • Oysters with mignonette
    Racy acidity and mineral freshness are a natural with fine oysters.
  • Grilled langoustine with lemon butter
    The wine's texture and mineral depth complement the richness of langoustine.

How to serve Pedra de Guix

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Sea urchin on sourdough, Oysters with mignonette, Grilled langoustine with lemon butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pedra de Guix is the white wine flagship from Terroir Al Limit, drawing on old Pedro Ximenez and Garnacha Blanca vines on Priorat's limestone-slate soils. The wine is aged in old barrels on extended lees, seeking mineral expression over oak influence.

  1. 2008: First vintage of Pedra de Guix as the white flagship from Terroir Al Limit

Facts

Producer
Terroir Al Limit · visiting guide
Grapes
Pedro Ximenez, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Fermented in old French oak barrels, extended lees ageing
ABV
13.0%
Price
€50-80 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Pedra de Guix

What does Pedra de Guix taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Pedra de Guix?

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 Pedra de Guix?

Sea urchin on sourdough is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters with mignonette and Grilled langoustine with lemon butter. The wine's intense salinity and mineral edge match the oceanic, briny sea urchin.

What grapes are in Pedra de Guix?

The blend is Pedro Ximenez, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

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