Onix Classic

In the glass

What it pairs with

• Grilled chorizo
  Accessible fruit and mild spice complement the paprika sausage.
• Pizza margherita
  Light body and fresh acidity work with tomato and mozzarella.
• Tapas and olives
  The wine's fruit and freshness make it a versatile aperitivo companion.

How to serve Onix Classic

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. Grilled chorizo, Pizza margherita, Tapas and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Onix Classic is the flagship entry-level wine from Vinícola del Priorat, a cooperative that aggregates production from member growers across the Priorat appellation. The cooperative has operated since the mid-20th century, representing the area's broader community of vine growers.

1. 2001 — Onix Classic introduced as the cooperative's flagship entry-level Priorat wine

Facts

Producer

Vinícola del Priorat

Grapes

Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena

Classification

DOQ Priorat

Oak

Stainless steel and used oak, short ageing

ABV

14.5%

Price

€10-16 at retail

Drinking window

1-5 from vintage

First vintage

2001

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