Álvaro Palacios - Les Terrasses - Priorat

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
Álvaro Palacios - Les Terrasses - Priorat - 2019 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Álvaro Palacios - Les Terrasses - Priorat

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
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The regional 2019 was produced with a blend of grapes from 80 plots in eight villages. The destemmed and lightly crushed grapes fermented in concrete and oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and the wine matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. What happened here is that Cariñena was burned by a heat spike of 43 degrees Celsius on the 28th of June, and there was a wildfire in Montsant that perhaps could have warmed things up even more. I think there might be a change toward more Garnacha and elegance in the wines from Álvaro Palacios in Priorat, as this is brighter and less rustic than this wine used to be, more polished, perfumed, and fine.
The 2016 Les Terrasses has vibrant acidity in a warm year when ripening stopped as the vines blocked and stopped producing sugar and maintained the acidity. The grapes were small because the year had also been very dry. It's juicy and with good ripeness and some dusty tannins, reminiscent of the dusty roads among the vineyards of Priorat.
In 2019, Les Terrasses was exceptionally high in Garnacha, the tendency in this cuvée. Cariñena suffered more from the mildew of 2020, and the final blend of the 2020 Les Terrasses was 72% Garnacha and 28% Cariñena. It is gentle, honest and with typically representing the wines from yesteryear but clean and harmonious, with nice balance and no oxidation or volatility, so an updated version of the traditional wines.
Type:
Red
Country:
Spain
Region:
Cataluña
Appellation:
Priorat
Producer:
Alvaro Palacios
Grapes/Blend:
Carignan, Grenache

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Alvaro Palacios

Alvaro Palacios is a renowned wine producer from Spain, known for his exceptional wines that are produced in the Priorat region. The Priorat region is located in the northeast of Spain, and is known for its rugged terrain...

Alvaro Palacios is a renowned wine producer from Spain, known for his exceptional wines that are produced in the Priorat region. The Priorat region is located in the northeast of Spain, and is known for its rugged terrain and unique soil composition, which makes it an ideal location for producing high-quality wines.

Alvaro Palacios has a long history in the wine industry, having grown up in a family of winemakers. He studied oenology in Bordeaux, France, and then went on to work at some of the most prestigious wineries in the world, including Château Pétrus in Bordeaux and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy.

In 1989, Alvaro Palacios returned to Spain and founded his own winery in the Priorat region. He was one of the pioneers of the region, and his wines quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional quality. Alvaro Palacios is known for his commitment to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Priorat region, and he uses traditional winemaking techniques to achieve this.

The wines produced by Alvaro Palacios are typically made from the Garnacha and Cariñena grape varieties, which are well-suited to the hot and dry climate of the Priorat region. The wines are known for their intense fruit flavors, complex aromas, and firm tannins. Alvaro Palacios produces a range of wines, from entry-level wines that are accessible to a wide audience, to high-end wines that are sought after by collectors around the world.

One of the most famous wines produced by Alvaro Palacios is the L'Ermita, which is made from old-vine Garnacha grapes grown on steep slopes in the Priorat region. This wine is considered to be one of the best wines in Spain, and is highly sought after by collectors. Other notable wines produced by Alvaro Palacios include the Les Terrasses, which is a blend of Garnacha and Cariñena grapes, and the Finca Dofi, which is made from old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena grapes.

Alvaro Palacios is a true master of winemaking, and his wines are a testament to his skill and dedication. His commitment to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Priorat region has earned him a reputation as one of the best winemakers in Spain, and his wines are highly sought after by wine lovers around the world.

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