In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sausages and vegetables
Light, versatile fruit and fresh acidity complement simple grilled food. -
Tapas selection
The wine's fruit and low tannins make it an ideal tapas companion.
How to serve Gotes del Priorat
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 sausages and vegetables, Tapas selection. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gotes del Priorat ('drops of Priorat') was created by Vinícola del Priorat as the most accessible and everyday expression in its range.
- 2008 — First vintage of Gotes del Priorat introduced by Vinícola del Priorat
Facts
- Producer
- Vinícola del Priorat
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Short ageing in used oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Gotes del Priorat
What does Gotes del Priorat taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish.
When should I drink Gotes del Priorat?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gotes del Priorat?
Grilled sausages and vegetables is the canonical pairing; Tapas selection is the other strong match. Light, versatile fruit and fresh acidity complement simple grilled food.
What grapes are in Gotes del Priorat?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.