Álvaro PalaciosL`Ermita 2022

Product code: 23302
£941.30 inc VAT
Spain
Red Wine from
Catalunya, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Catalunya
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Priorat
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Álvaro Palacios
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Carignan
Grape: 92% Grenache/Garnacha, 7% Carignan, 1% Other Varieties
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Catalunya
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Priorat
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Álvaro Palacios
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Carignan
Grape: 92% Grenache/Garnacha, 7% Carignan, 1% Other Varieties

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

The 2022 L’Ermita is a powerful yet elegant Priorat red, dominated by Garnacha with a touch of Cariñena. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits — cherries, raspberries, blackberries — mingle with wild herbs, lavender, and subtle mineral notes. On the palate, it is focused and refined, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and layered flavours of dark fruit, wild mint, and crushed rock, leading to a long, polished, and ethereal finish that showcases both sophistication and ageing potential.

Product Notes

Álvaro Palacios L'Ermita is a world-renowned Spanish red wine from Priorat, Catalonia. Renowned for its robust, full-bodied character, this wine boasts a gorgeous, dark cherry-red appearance. The exquisite taste profile comprises ripe black fruit, cocoa, licorice, and mineral tones, alongside a trace of typical Priorat llicorella. On the palate, the 2006 vintage offers a well-balanced symphony of concentrated fruit, fine tannins, and a hint of toast. Meticulous viticulture and age-old Garnacha and Carinena vines confer upon L'Ermita its mesmerising complexity and depth, embodying Palacios's wine-growing philosophy.

About the Winery

Álvaro Palacios

Álvaro Palacios winery, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Spain, beckons wine enthusiasts from around the globe. Founded by the eponymous Álvaro Palacios in 1989, this iconic winery is a testament to the passion, skill, and unparalleled dedication towards crafting exquisite wines. Having spent his formative years in the wine rich region of Bordeaux in France, Palacios returned to Spain with a sheer desire to elevate Spanish wine to the same stellar heights as their French counterparts.

Occupying a rugged terrain in the North-Eastern part of Spain, specifically Priorat region, the Palacios winery is blessed with an exceptional microclimate and unique soil composition, creating an idyllic setting for viticulture. This winery displays an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, resulting in organic and biodynamic practices being heavily incorporated into their wine production process.

The wines produced at Álvaro Palacios, are a reflection of Palacios' vision, and the distinctive character of Priorat. The harmonious fusion of traditional winemaking techniques with contemporary flair results in an array of wines that are rich in flavour textural complexity, and refined elegance. While it’s renowned for its reds, particularly those made from Garnacha and Carineña, the recent addition of Whites broadens the winery's impressive portfolio.

The winery’s flagship wine, L'Ermita, has been lauded by critics and connoisseurs alike, earning a coveted place amongst the world’s most sought-after wines. Since its first vintage in 1993, it stands as an epitome of finesse and grandeur while embodying the spirit of Priorat.

Visitors have the opportunity to witness firsthand, the labour of love that permeates every aspect of Álvaro Palacios, from meticulously maintained vineyards to the intricate winemaking process. Indeed, Álvaro Palacios winery is not just about crafting exceptional wines, it's about preserving a legacy staying true to tradition.

https://alvaropalacios.com

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