Fortnum’s Priorat, Álvaro Palacios, 75cl

Álvaro Palacios is revered the world over for revitalising Priorat in the 1980s. Drawn to the steep terraced slate slopes and ancient Garnacha and Cariñena vines, he helped transform this once-overlooked corner of Catalonia into one of Spain’s great fine wine regions. With vineyards across Priorat’s rugged hilltop villages, Palacios’s meticulous viticulture, low yields and sensitive winemaking produce wines that are deeply concentrated with a remarkable freshness. From the accessible charm of our Fortnum’s Priorat, to his iconic single-vineyard bottlings, Álvaro Palacios’ wines are benchmarks for the region, celebrated for their purity, structure and ability to express the wild beauty of the Catalan mountains.

Tasting Note
Powerful yet beautifully lifted, with intense aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry, layered with dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate is seductive, balancing dark fruit with vibrant freshness, fine mineral tension and supple tannins.

Food Pairing
Braised lamb; venison stew; roasted root vegetables; aged manchego.