Alvaro Palacios, Finca Dofi, Priorat, 3x75cl

🍷 Finca Dofí – Álvaro Palacios
Country: Spain | Region: Priorat
Appellation: DOQ Priorat | Grape Variety: Predominantly Garnacha (Grenache) with small amounts of Samsó (Carignan) and other local varieties
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Hand-harvested from steep, terraced vineyards; fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in large oak barrels to preserve purity, finesse, and site expression
Farming: Organically cultivated old vines on llicorella (slate) soils, where the rugged terrain and extreme conditions yield concentration, minerality, and elegance

🌟 A soaring expression of Priorat—vibrant, powerful, and deeply refined.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep purple with a bright pink rim—vivid and youthful.

👃 On the Nose:
Intense and expressive. Bursting with black fruits—blackberry, plum, and cherry—wrapped in hints of wild herbs, liquorice, and a subtle mineral edge.

👅 On the Palate:
Fresh and dynamic. A rush of dark fruit unfolds over a refined, silky texture, with a firm rasp of tannin providing definition and structure. The finish is explosive, juicy, and long, laced with liquorice, herbs, and slate-driven tension.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with Iberian pork, chargrilled lamb, roasted game, or wild mushroom dishes. A compelling match for robust, flavourful cuisine.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Wonderful now with decanting, but built to evolve over 10–15+ years, gaining depth, polish, and complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Finca Dofí is a benchmark Priorat—layered, energetic, and terroir-driven. A wine of power and precision, crafted by one of Spain’s most visionary winemakers.