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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Braised lamb shoulder The wine's acidity and cherry fruit pair naturally with tender braised lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Grilled Catalan sausage with mushrooms Mineral freshness and earthy tannins complement the earthy mushroom-sausage combination.More wines for sausages →

How to serve Aigüestortes

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised lamb shoulder, Grilled Catalan sausage with mushrooms. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Aigüestortes is a mid-range Garnacha and Cariñena blend from Vall Llach named after the Catalan national park. It represents the estate's Porrera Village wine tier.

  1. 2003First vintage of Aigüestortes from Vall Llach

Facts

Producer
Vall Llach · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
12 months in French oak, used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€25-38 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Frequently asked about Aigüestortes

What does Aigüestortes taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Aigüestortes?

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 Aigüestortes?

Braised lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing; Grilled Catalan sausage with mushrooms is the other strong match. The wine's acidity and cherry fruit pair naturally with tender braised lamb.

What grapes are in Aigüestortes?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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