Trek & Wine in Priorat
Walk among vineyards guided by a local in the unknown and unspoiled landscape of the Priorat wine region. Enjoy an easy half-day walk and savour the Priorat world-famo...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, light herb, vanilla oak
Palate: red and dark fruit, light spice, soft tannins, gentle mineral
A fruit-forward blend from Vinícola del Priorat combining Garnacha, Cariñena, and Merlot. Approachable and round with a soft texture.
What it pairs with
- Roast pork with apple sauce Round, soft fruit and mild tannins complement roasted pork and fruit.More wines for pork →
- Pasta with Bolognese sauce Accessible fruit and light body pair with the rich meat sauce.More wines for pasta with ragù →
How to serve Onix Fusió
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. Roast pork with apple sauce, Pasta with Bolognese sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Onix Fusió was introduced by Vinícola del Priorat to occupy the space between the entry-level Classic and the evolving Evolució, offering a fruit-focused, immediately approachable style.
- 2005First vintage of Onix Fusió from Vinícola del Priorat
Facts
- Producer
- Vinícola del Priorat · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Merlot
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak, mix of used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Onix Fusió
What does Onix Fusió taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, light herb, vanilla oak. On the palate, red and dark fruit, light spice, soft tannins, gentle mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish. A fruit-forward blend from Vinícola del Priorat combining Garnacha, Cariñena, and Merlot. Approachable and round with a soft texture.
When should I drink Onix Fusió?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Onix Fusió?
Roast pork with apple sauce is the canonical pairing; Pasta with Bolognese sauce is the other strong match. Round, soft fruit and mild tannins complement roasted pork and fruit.
What grapes are in Onix Fusió?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Merlot. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near Vinícola del Priorat
Priorat: Natural Wine Tour in Gratallops
Winery tours in Priorat with tastings of organic wines from biodynamic and regenerative farming. A unique experience in the Priorat. Tasting room with magnificent views.
Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pickup Near Your Hotel
Welcome to a unique experience in the heart of Priorat, a region with some of Spain's most outstanding red wines. The only one classified under the DOC label near Barcelona.
Wine tastings and winery visits in Priorat (5) · Wine tours and day trips in Priorat (8)