Priorat (Spain)
Priorat is a red wine from Le Priorat in Catalonia.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Black Currant |
 Fig |
 Herbs |
 Lavender |
 Licorice |
 Gravel |
Oak Added Flavors:
 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.
Oak added Flavors: Dill. Cinnamon. Coffee. Tobacco.
Profile
Priorat has good body, high tannins, and good acidity:
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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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).
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
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.
Cheese:
Strong Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
Spanish Specialities:
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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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
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.