Priorat DOCa (Spain)

Priorat is a red wine from Le Priorat in Catalonia.

Priorat Flavors

Black
Cherry

Plum

Black
Currant

Fig

Herbs

Lavender

Licorice

Gravel

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Dill

Cinnamon

Coffee

Tobacco

Plum, Cherry, Black Currant and Fig are typical Priorat flavors.

With Herb aromas like Thyme, and floral aromas of Lavender or Violets.

Hints of Mint and Licorice.

Tertiary Flavors from Aging: Dill. Cinnamon. Coffee. Tobacco.

Priorat Profile

Priorat has good body, high tannins, and good acidity:

BODY:

Medium - Full

TANNINS:

High

FRUIT:

Medium

ACIDITY:

Medium - High

Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Priorat Food Pairing

Tapas

Salami

Jamón

Hamburger

Soups

Stew

Duck

Rabbit

Pork

Lamb

Veal

Game

Priorat pairs perfectly with Rich Food, Stews, Cassoulets and other Rish Food.

Priorat also love Grilled Meat (Beef. Veal. Pork. Chicken. Game).

Excellent Pairings

Tapas. Cured Meat. Jamón Ibérico
Hamburger. Meatloaf. Rich Pizza.
Soups. Stews. Mushrooms. Goulash.
Sausages. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Asian Marinated Dishes (Not too Spicy).
Rich Chicken or Turkey.
Poultry in Cherry Sauce.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Javali (Wild Boar). Coelho (Rabbit).
Caça (Game). Veado (Venison).
Grilled Beef. Grilled Lamb. Grilled Pork.

Spanish Specialities

Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup).
Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken).
Paella (Rice dish with Rabbit, Chicken, or Duck).

Priorat Cheese Pairing

Cantal

Cheddar

Dry Jack

Manchego

Parmesan

Pecorino

If You Like Priorat

You Might Also Like:

Agiorgitiko (Greece) Aglianico (Italy) Aglianico del Taburno (Italy) Aglianico del Vulture (Italy) Alicante (France) Bairrada (Portugal) Barbaresco (Italy) Barolo (Italy) Bolgheri (Italy) Bordeaux Left Bank (France) Brunello di Montalcino (Italy) Cabernet Sauvignon (France) Cabernet Shiraz (Australia) Carmignano (Italy) Château Musar (Lebanon) Cirò (Italy) Corbières (France) Cornas (France) Coteaux du Languedoc (France) Côte-Rôtie (France) Côtes du Rhône North (France) Crozes-Hermitage (France) Dão DOC (Portugal) Durif (USA) Egri Bikavér (Hungary) Freisa (Italy) Friularo (Italy) Gaglioppo (Italy) Gattinara (Italy) Ghemme (Italy) Graves (France) Graciano (Spain) Hermitage (France) Lagrein (Italy) Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy) Languedoc (France) Lebanese Red (Lebanon) Madiran (France) Malbec (Argentina) Malbec (France) Margaux (France) Médoc (France) Meritage (USA) Monastrell (Spain) Mondeuse (France) Montecucco (Italy) Montello (Italy) Mourvèdre (France) Mukuzani (Georgia) Nebbiolo (Italy) Negroamaro (Italy) Nero d'Avola (Italy) Pessac-Léognan (France) Petit Verdot (France) Petite Sirah (USA) Piave Malanotte (Italy) Pignolo (Italy) Pinotage (South Africa) Plavac Mali (Croatia) Priorat (Spain) Rioja Reserva (Spain) Rioja Grand Reserva (Spain) Sagrantino (Italy) Saint-Joseph (France) Saperavi (Georgia) Schioppettino (Italy) Shiraz (Australia) Super Tuscan (Italy) Suvereto (Italy) Suvereto Sangiovese (Italy) Syrah (France) Tannat (France) Taurasi (Italy) Terre Alfieri (Italy) Torgiano Riserva (Italy) Touriga Nacional (Portugal) Val di Cornia Rosso (Italy) Valtellina Superiore (Italy) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Italy) Xinomavro (Greece)

About Priorat

Red Priorat is primarily made from Carignan and Grenache, or a blend of these grapes in a Bordeaux style with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.

Criança wines: 6 months in oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.

Reserva wines: 12 months in oak barrels and 24 months in bottle.

Gran Reserva:24 months in oak barrels and 36 months in bottle.