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About This Wine
L'Ermita is the great masterpiece by Alvaro Palacios in Priorat. A sublime red wine made from Grenache with a small percentage of Cariñena and 2% of white grape varieties.
The grapes used for its production come from a small plot of just over 2 acres with slate floors and very old vines, between 75 and 100 years old, located in the village of Gratallops. The low production is carefully selected. The selected grapes are destemmed and gently squeezed. The varieties are vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in small wooden vats, applying movements to extract all possible colour and fruit.
The malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging takes place in new French oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
L'Ermita is one of Spain's best-known wines. A masterpiece. A round wine, spectacular. With all the character and personality of Priorat.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Garnacha Tinta Cariñena |
Country | Spain |
Region | Catalunya |
Appellation | Priorat |
Brand | Alvaro Palacios |
Vintage | 2021 |
Wines of Spain
With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.
The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.
In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.
Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.
Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.