{"product_id":"alvaro-palacios-priorat-vi-de-vila-gratallops-2023","title":"Alvaro Palacios - Priorat Vi de Vila 'Gratallops' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eÁlvaro Palacios arrived in Priorat in 1989 as one of the pioneering “Gang of Five.” His dazzling 1993 L’Ermita, from an ancient, north-facing vineyard, would help to put the appellation on the map for collectors the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an elder statesman today, he has been instrumental in pushing stricter regulation for the region, and for instituting a hierarchical structure like Burgundy, with Regional, Village, and \u003ci\u003eCru\u003c\/i\u003e classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, Álvaro sought to tease out identity from this historic region. Today, his wines are renowned for capturing not only Priorat’s power, but also its wild personality and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87% Garnacha, 12% Cariñena and 1% white grapes\u003cspan\u003e f\u003c\/span\u003erom a selection of six different old vine vineyards on the ridgelines that extend from the village of Gratallops. The vines range in age from 15-75 years old. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s aged in large oak vats for 13 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An open, refined expression with aromas of grilled citrus, spiced raspberries, agave and a touch of rose hips. Attractive and well knit, with mineral-etched tannins and a linear, nuanced finish. A very good buy from this challengingly hot and dry year. Delicate and refined. Drink or hold.” - 95 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The village red 2023 Gratallops was produced with a blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Cariñena from different vineyards in Gratallops, all certified organic. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts with punch-downs and 28 days of maceration, and it matured in oval foudres and bocoyes for 14 months. It's very floral, insinuating and subtle, with great elegance and a very fine thread in the palate, velvety, with fine-grained tannins, the oak neatly integrated with the fruit. It has a vibrant palate; they always keep a little bit of carbonic gas in the wines before bottling, which protects the wines and disappears in the operation. 14,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2025. Drink: 2026-2036.” - 94 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This wine may be pale, but don't be deceived. It's full of energy, packed with aromas of wild brambles and flowers and a gentle suggestion of minerality. There's even more on the palate, a compote of Garnacha plums and Carignan blueberries. Long and ripe on the finish, it's essentially fresh, with lightly chewy tannin for texture. Drinking Window: 2024-2034.” - 94 Points, Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlvaro Palacios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalunya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003eGarnacha, Carinyena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priorat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44713408004232,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/2239\/7832\/files\/Photoroom_20260302_124747-Photoroom.jpg?v=1772484468","url":"https:\/\/vinonueva.com\/products\/alvaro-palacios-priorat-vi-de-vila-gratallops-2023","provider":"VinoNueva Fine \u0026 Rare Wine Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}