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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, mineral, tobacco
Palate: blackcurrant, cedar, licorice, mineral
Mid-tier blend from Vall Llach combining Cariñena with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Structured and fruit-forward with oak integration and mineral freshness.
What it pairs with
- Grilled Iberian pork chops Fruit and firm tannins match the richness of Iberian pork.More wines for pork →
- Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce The wine's spice and acidity complement the tomato-based sauce.More wines for lamb →
- Hard aged cheese Tannin structure and dark fruit balance salty aged cheese.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Idus de Vall Llach
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled Iberian pork chops, Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, Hard aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Idus de Vall Llach is the mid-tier expression from the estate, blending the estate's Cariñena with international varieties. The name continues the Latin/classical naming convention used by Vall Llach.
- 1998First vintage of Idus de Vall Llach produced
Facts
- Producer
- Vall Llach · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak, mix of new and used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €30-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Idus de Vall Llach
What does Idus de Vall Llach taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, mineral, tobacco. On the palate, blackcurrant, cedar, licorice, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Mid-tier blend from Vall Llach combining Cariñena with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Structured and fruit-forward with oak integration and mineral freshness.
When should I drink Idus de Vall Llach?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Idus de Vall Llach?
Grilled Iberian pork chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce and Hard aged cheese. Fruit and firm tannins match the richness of Iberian pork.
What grapes are in Idus de Vall Llach?
The blend is Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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