In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2008 — First vintage of Pedra de Guix as the white flagship from Terroir Al Limit
Facts
- Producer
- Terroir Al Limit
- 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.