Alvaro Palacios, Finca Dofi, 3x75cl

🍷 Álvaro Palacios – Finca Dofí
Country: Spain | Region: Priorat
Appellation: DOQ Priorat | Grape Variety: Primarily Garnacha with a touch of Samsó (Carignan)
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Hand-harvested from steep llicorella (slate) slopes, fermented with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats, then aged in French oak barrels for elegance and complexity
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic practices on ancient terraced vineyards—crafted to express the soul of Gratallops

🌟 A graceful and vibrant Priorat—floral, refined, and unmistakably Álvaro Palacios.

👁 In the Glass:
Medium ruby with crimson edges—radiant and youthful.

👃 On the Nose:
Beautifully aromatic. Notes of wild raspberry, violet, rose petal, and ripe plum mingle with hints of crushed rock, licorice, and sweet spice. Perfumed and pure.

👅 On the Palate:
Silky and expressive. Lively red fruit glides across a fine lattice of acidity and delicate tannins. There's a sense of weightless intensity—flavourful yet finessed—with a long, floral-inflected finish that echoes the Priorat terroir.

🍽 Food Pairing:
A match for grilled duck breast, lamb chops with rosemary, or roasted Mediterranean vegetables. Also lovely with aged Manchego or slow-cooked pork.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Approachable in youth for its brightness and charm, but will evolve gracefully through 2025, gaining further nuance and polish.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Finca Dofí is a captivating introduction to fine Priorat—balancing minerality, fruit purity, and floral lift with Álvaro Palacios’s signature elegance. A modern classic from one of Spain’s most visionary winemakers.