Álvaro Palacios Vi de Vila Gratallops is an exquisite Spanish wine from the Priorat region, best known for its rich, complex layers. This sumptuously silky red blend marries Grenache, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, offering a palate of ripe red fruit, spicy notes, and hints of vanilla and tobacco. The wine's robust fullness is beautifully balanced by refined tannins and a refreshing acidity. Its lengthy, savoury finish leaves every palate yearning for more. Aged for over a year in refined French oak, this robust red wine is an absolute delight for those who savour bold, expressive wines.

Tasting Notes

A refined and beautiful red with blackberry and light chocolate aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet tight and polished. Linear, fine and dynamic at the end. Dried orange rind and dark fruit with stone at the finish.

About the Winery

Álvaro Palacios winery is an absolute gem nestled in the very heart of the Spanish viticultural landscape. The winery is defined by an unwavering commitment to quality and an enduring respect for the planet, with organic and biodynamic practices employed across its sun-dappled vineyards.

The estate's story begins in 1989 when young aspiring winemaker Álvaro Palacios, left the family business in Rioja to carve out a niche in the then little-known region of Priorat. Driven by a strong belief in the suitability of the region for growing world-class Grenache and Cariñena, he quickly made a name for himself by standardising these grape varieties in his world-renowned blends.

Inheriting age-old vineyards on steep terraces, Palacios has ceaselessly innovated, experimenting with various planting densities, adopting pioneering winemaking techniques and above all, producing wines with an undeniable sense of place, infused with the rugged, mineral-tinged character of Priorat's unique terroir.

Esteemed for its exceptional red wines particularly the single-vineyard expressions such as ‘L'Ermita’ Álvaro Palacios has won international acclaim. Year on year" these wines showcase the incredible finesse and depth of Grenache and Cariñena from this region, their compelling complexity a testament to Palacios's exceptional stewardship.

The winery itself is a beautiful amalgamation of tradition and modernity, with state-of-the-art winemaking facilities sat amidst the striking, rustic scenery of Priorat. Its striking image is paralleled by its wines; striking, bold creations that are widely regarded as some of Spain's finest.

In essence, the Álvaro Palacios winery truly embodies the spirit of Spanish winemaking, championing regional variety and terroir-driven wines that receive glowing global acclaim. It’s not merely a winery, but a beacon of Spanish viticulture that stands as a shining testament to Alvaro’s pioneering spirit and enduring belief in the potential of Spain's native grape varieties.

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