Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pick-Up Near Your Hotel
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork secreto with alioli
The freshness and medium weight balance the fat of Iberian pork cuts. -
Roast chicken with garlic and herbs
Village-level Garnacha and poultry is a reliable, crowd-pleasing match. -
Catalan pa amb tomaquet with charcuterie
Simple acidity and mineral character complement the classic Catalan spread.
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 pork secreto with alioli, Roast chicken with garlic and herbs, Catalan pa amb tomaquet with charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Porrera Vi de Vila was introduced by Vall Llach to express the distinct character of the Porrera village zone, where the estate is based. Porrera is one of Priorat's cooler, higher subzones known for more structured, mineral wines.
- 2010: First vintage of Porrera Vi de Vila from Vall Llach, reflecting the village subzone designation
Facts
- Producer
- Vall Llach · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
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 pork secreto with alioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with garlic and herbs and Catalan pa amb tomaquet with charcuterie. The freshness and medium weight balance the fat of Iberian pork cuts.
What grapes are in Porrera Vi de Vila?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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