Wow, this already has a lot more oomph than the entry-level wine. A voluminous smokiness surrounds red and black cherry. There are also hints of wild berries and laurel. Incredibly beguiling. It lingers in the mouth. The dense fruit is accompanied by red, grilled meat coated in herbs with a fine saltiness. The tannins are perfectly integrated and the acidity is so subtle, but perfectly placed. The wine has depth and lingers for a long time. And blueberries linger at the end. A perfect, more than friendly evening companion. Quite demanding, almost explosive in its fruit and freshness, but well tamed by the polished tannins, the wood also brings harmony, a wine with tension, character and charm. Almost unbelievable in this price range, perfect Priorat!
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes 2022 12x75cl 95-96/100 HL
Top Score: 95-96 points
“Almost unbelievable in this price range, perfect Priorat!”
Price IN BOND
£350.00 12 x 75cl Bottles
2 in stock
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Priorat |
95-96 points Heiner Lobenberg
93-95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
I tasted this still-unbottled regional red in January 2024. The 2022 Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes has grapes from 53 vineyards in seven villages, and in 2022, it was 60% Garnacha, 39% Cariñena and 1% white grapes, higher in Cariñena than in recent years in this extremely warm and dry year. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak vats with part of full clusters, had a 41-day maceration and should spend some 12 months in French barriques and larger barrels. It’s fully ripe at 14.5% alcohol while keeping a pH of 3.55 and 5.05 grams of acidity (measured in tartaric acid per liter of wine), parameters of very good freshness. This is always a little earthier and with a beautiful touch of rusticity showing the character of Priorat. It’s ripe without excess; all the 2022s show surprisingly fresh for such a warm and dry year. They expected to fill 113,000 bottles around March 2024.
93 points James Suckling
Subtle dusty spices, vibrant red berries and an engaging touch of minerals akin to wet stones. Firm and lightly chewy on the palate, with a medium body and a transparent but well-structured finish. Drink or hold.
