Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses 2017

From the hands of a visionary who helped lead the renaissance of Priorat, the Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2017 stands as a profound testament to the power of its terroir. Crafted by a winemaker celebrated for his meticulous approach to Grenache and Carignan, this bottling is a magnificent entry point to his world-class wines. The 2017 vintage, while marked by heat and concentration, has been met with extraordinary critical acclaim, earning a spectacular 94 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, which hailed it as a “superb value” and a “great introduction to the new Priorat.”

This wine, a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, pours an intense ruby red. The bouquet is a captivating blend of dark fruit, red berries, and spice, interwoven with a compelling note of crushed slate and a hint of mineral. On the palate, the wine is both powerful and elegant, with a full-bodied structure and fine, silky tannins that provide a seamless and refined experience. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and beautifully persistent, a testament to its exceptional quality. This is a wine that delivers a genuine, unadulterated taste of the Priorat, providing an experience that is both exhilarating and deeply satisfying.