Prirorat (Spain)
Prirorat is a red wine from Le Priorat in Catalonia.
Prirorat 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.
Prirorat Profile
Prirorat has good acidity and high tannins:
| BODY: | Medium Full | ||
| TANNINS: | High | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High | ||
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Prirorat Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Duck |
 Casserolle |
 Stew |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Game |
 Meat |
Prirorat wines should be paired with rich flavors.
They pair perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle and Marinated Asian.
They also love BBQ and Grilled Meat.
Excellent Pairing:
Rich Pizza. Hamburger.
Stews. Casserolle. Goulash.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
Spanish Specialities:
Tapas. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup).
Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken).
Paella (Rice dish with Rabbit, Chicken, or Duck).
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Prirorat
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.