Winery Alvarez Duran - Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera

Winery Alvarez DuranTerroir X de Llicorella la Tercera

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera of Winery Alvarez Duran is a red wine from the region of Priorat of Catalogne.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera of the Winery Alvarez Duran is in the top 70 of wines of Priorat.

Taste structure of the Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera from the Winery Alvarez Duran

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera of Winery Alvarez Duran in the region of Catalogne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera of Winery Alvarez Duran in the region of Catalogne often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit or dried fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Alvarez Duran's Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera - 2016
In the top 70 of of Priorat wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera - 2015
In the top 70 of of Priorat wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera - 2014
In the top 70 of of Priorat wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Terroir X de Llicorella la Tercera from Winery Alvarez Duran are 2015, 2016, 2014

Informations about the Winery Alvarez Duran

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Priorat in the region of Catalogne

The Winery Alvarez Duran is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Priorat to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Catalogne
In the top 850 of of Spain wines
In the top 75 of of Priorat wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Catalogne

Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan and Cataluña in Spanish) is an autonomous community in the Northeast of Spain. It extends from the historic county (comarca) of Montsia in the South to the border with France in the north. The Mediterranean Sea forms its eastern border and offers 580 km of coastline. The Catalunya D.

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The word of the wine: Oxidation

Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.

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