Palacios Finca Dofi

Alvaro Palacios – Grandes Vinos Clásicos
Palacios Finca Dofi

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From Alvaro’s original vineyard, Finca Dofí is a
blend of Garnacha, Cabernet and Syrah. Like L’Ermita, Dofí combines power and richness with great breed and finesse. In most Priorat tastings that do not include L’Ermita, Dofí is the clear winner.

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  • Wine Country
    Spain
  • Grape varieties wine
    Cariñena, Garnacha
  • Wine-food combination
    Braised lamb, grilled red meat and rich cheeses

About this wine

Description & facts

Producer
Alvaro Palacios – Grandes Vinos Clásicos
Country of origin
Spain
Wine Region
Rioja
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Organic/Biodynamic/Vegan:
Organic
Vintage
2018
Grape varieties wine
Cariñena, Garnacha
% of grape varieties wine
90% Garnacha 8% other Cariñena 2% white grapes
Tasting note
It’s round and lush, spherical, but with a spike of freshness. Fresh and mineral nose with raspberry, mint, blackberry and pepper, followed by a complex palate of spices, fresh red fruit, vanilla and eucalyptus. Beautiful acidity, nice tannines, warm glow and very long finish.
Wine-food combination
Braised lamb, grilled red meat and rich cheeses
Vinification
100% destemmed and soft crushing. Alcoholic fermentation in wooden oak vats with regular cap punshing (pigeage). Only natice yeast. Maceration for 47 days. Malolactic is spontaneous in wooden barrels. Ageing for 14 months in foudres and bocois
Location Vineyard
Steep terraced slopes. Northeast/southwest and east exposure
Soil
Slate with granite dikes on the terraces. There are minerals like iron in the soils that provide the soils with a red shade. The presence of andalusite, a silicate rich in iron and copper
Closure
Cork
Bottle size
750 ml
Serving temperature
15 C
Ageing potential
High ageing potential of 10 years and more
Awards & ratings
Luis Gutierrez – The Wine Advocate: 96+/100
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