In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb kebabs
Ripe fruit and spice from the Syrah component work with spiced lamb. -
Roast pork with apple compote
The oak-influenced fruit and mild tannins pair with roast pork.
How to serve Onix Evolució
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 lamb kebabs, Roast pork with apple compote. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Onix Evolució was introduced as the mid-tier wine from Vinícola del Priorat, with more barrel time and a Syrah addition to add structure and complexity above the Classic tier.
- 2004 — First vintage of Onix Evolució from Vinícola del Priorat
Facts
- Producer
- Vinícola del Priorat
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak, used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Onix Evolució
What does Onix Evolució taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Onix Evolució?
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 Onix Evolució?
Grilled lamb kebabs is the canonical pairing; Roast pork with apple compote is the other strong match. Ripe fruit and spice from the Syrah component work with spiced lamb.
What grapes are in Onix Evolució?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.