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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Salanca

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. Grilled sea bream with lemon oil, Catalan cream of vegetable soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Salanca is the white wine from Vall Llach, added to the estate's range to reflect the potential of Priorat's indigenous white varieties. The wine is based on old-vine Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo from the estate's highest-elevation plots.

  1. 2009First vintage of Salanca as the white wine from Vall Llach

Facts

Producer
Vall Llach · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Barrel-fermented with lees ageing in used French oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€25-40 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2009

Frequently asked about Salanca

What does Salanca taste like?

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

When should I drink Salanca?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Salanca?

Grilled sea bream with lemon oil is the canonical pairing; Catalan cream of vegetable soup is the other strong match. Mineral freshness and citrus in the wine complement the clean fish.

What grapes are in Salanca?

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

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