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Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi, Priorat DO, Catalunya, Spain

Finca Dofi

Appellation: Priorat DO

 

Blend: Garnacha (Grenache), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

 

Vintage: 2012

 

Tasting note: Macerated red fruit dominates here bringing a richness and a luscious quality to the wine. The mouthfeel is concentrated and sensual yet the wine is still incredibly fresh with classic Priorat notes of nectarine, pomegranate and grapefruit peel adding a lively vibrancy.

Solar Viejo Rioja Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain

Solar Viejo Tempranillo

Region/Appellation: Rioja DOCa, Spain

 

Varietal/Blend: Tempranillo

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Intense ruby red with flashes of violet. Explosive on the nose, with a heady mix of aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry, alongside a certain vegetable note, indicating its youth. Delicate on the palate, with little noticeable tannin. Balanced, with good acidity giving it a refreshing feel, creating a versatile wine, appropriate for many different occasions.