The best wines of Priorat

Discover the best wines of Priorat of Catalogne as well as the best winemakers of Priorat and estates of Priorat to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Priorat and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Priorat by region

Looking for a good wine of Priorat of Catalogne among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Priorat. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Priorat with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Priorat

Red wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spit-turned boar leg (oven) with "automatic watering"., sauté of lamb with curry or rabbit with white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Priorat

On the nose the red wine of the region of Priorat. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Priorat. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Priorat

  • 1994With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.63/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.58/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.57/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Priorat

  • Grenache
  • Cariñena
  • Garnacha
  • Carignan
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Priorat

A wine route planned in the region of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Priorat.

Discovering the wine region of Priorat

The wine region of Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.

In the mouth of Priorat is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 270 estates and châteaux in the of Priorat, producing 863 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Priorat

White wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of periwinkles - the perfect cook!, oven marinated swordfish or rice with milk.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Priorat

On the nose the white wine of the region of Priorat. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or peach and sometimes also flavors of butter, minerality or white peach. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Priorat. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Priorat

  • 2021With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.13/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Priorat

  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Viognier
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Xarel-lo

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Priorat

A wine route planned in the region of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Priorat.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Priorat

Sparkling wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of periwinkles - the perfect cook!, koka (spanish pie) or fillets of sole a la dieppoise.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Priorat

In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Priorat. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Priorat

  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Priorat

A wine route planned in the region of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Priorat.

The word of the wine: Hard

A harsh, biting wine, characterized by an excess of tannins and acidity. It is often said of young wines that lack smoothness.

Great pink wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Priorat

Pink wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef mironton, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or alsatian sauerkraut.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Priorat

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Priorat. often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in pink wine of Priorat

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.97/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Priorat

  • Garnacha
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Samsó
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Priorat

A wine route planned in the region of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Priorat.

Discover the grape variety: Piquepoul

Piquepoul noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Piquepoul noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Priorat

Sweet wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or roast pork with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Priorat

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Priorat. often reveals types of flavors of earth, non oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Priorat. is a powerful.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Priorat

  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.35/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Priorat

  • Garnacha
  • Grenache
  • Cariñena
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Priorat

A wine route planned in the region of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Priorat.

The word of the wine: Free-run wine

The free-run wine is the wine that flows out of the vat by gravity at the time of running off. The marc soaked in wine is then pressed to extract a rich and tannic wine. Free-run wine and press wine are then aged separately and eventually blended by the winemaker in proportions defined according to the type of wine being made.

Great natural sweet wines of Priorat

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Priorat

Natural sweet wines from the region of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), lamb chops with lemon and herbs or duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Priorat

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Priorat. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Priorat

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Priorat

  • Macabeo
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Pedro Ximenez

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

A wine route in the region of Priorat ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Gratallops
  • Sant carles de la rapita
  • Tarragona