Alvaro Palacios La Baixada 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alvaro Palacios
Label Name:
 
La Baixada
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Priorat (Gratallops, La Baixada single parcel)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (98%), Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca (~2%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96 pts (2019); James Suckling 96; Guia Peñín 96; site in process of Priorat 'Vinya Classificada' classification

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with blood‑orange zest, rose and wild thyme; cool slate/mineral dust, silky fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled red meats, aged Manchego, porcini & rosemary tart. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu, grilled shiitake skewers, mildly spiced Szechuan pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed and lightly crushed; indigenous yeast fermentation in oak vats; 14 months élevage in a large French oak foudre; minimal handling at bottling.

Vineyard Info
Single 1.3‑hectare La Baixada vineyard on llicorella (slate) terraces in Gratallops; north‑facing, ~20‑year‑old vines; bottled separately since 2018 with very limited production.