Alvaro Palacios Camins Del Priorat

Regional Garnacha-Samsó-Cabernet blend from multiple Priorat village plots on llicorella slate • 93pts James Suckling • Decanter Man of the Year 2015 winemaker's accessible Priorat expression

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$73
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Region : Priorat, Spain

Product Type : Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

Vintage: 2023
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Alvaro Palacios Camins Del Priorat is a distinctive wine that brings together dark fruit depth, savoury spice and a structured, polished finish.

In the cellar, the aim is balance and detail: fermentation is managed for purity, extraction is kept measured, and maturation in oak helps knit tannins while adding subtle complexity. Careful extraction and maturation aim to balance concentration with freshness, giving a powerful profile a refined, mineral-edged shape.

The philosophy behind the wine supports environmentally mindful farming and careful vineyard decisions, aiming for balanced fruit and clear vintage expression.

This winery's approach blends regional tradition with modern precision, aiming to translate vineyard character into wines with clarity and personality.

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Wine details

15% ABV - 750 ml - Priorat DOCa, Catalonia, Spain

Sustainability

Organic and biodynamic viticulture with Demeter certification on estate vineyards, mule-ploughed steep slopes without chemicals, all grapes hand-harvested from llicorella slate terraces, and committed to preserving Priorat's traditional Garnacha heritage through old-vine restoration

Tasting notes

Vibrant cherry red with ruby highlights. Expressive nose of red cherry, pomegranate, and ripe boysenberry with hints of marjoram, subtle coffee, and white pepper. Medium-bodied palate with a silky texture and juicy, fresh tannins. Flavours of ripe dark berries mingle with slate minerality characteristic of Priorat's llicorella soils. Well-balanced and approachable with a spicy mineral streak on the finish. A beautifully crafted introduction to Priorat's distinctive terroir.

Serving temperature

Serve at 15-17 °C

Food pairings

Grilled Catalan sausage with white beans, roasted lamb shoulder, aged Garrotxa goat cheese, Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille; Asian pairings: Thai red curry with duck, Xinjiang lamb skewers with cumin, Vietnamese bo luc lac shaking beef, Goan vindaloo pork curry

Awards & recognition

Rated 93 points by James Suckling - 'Layered and dense with crushed raspberry, slate character, and black tea with ripe yet tight tannins and a long finish'

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