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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb kebabs Ripe fruit and spice from the Syrah component work with spiced lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Roast pork with apple compote The oak-influenced fruit and mild tannins pair with roast pork.More wines for pork →

How to serve Onix Evolució

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 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.

  1. 2004First vintage of Onix Evolució from Vinícola del Priorat

Facts

Producer
Vinícola del Priorat · visiting guide
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.

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