| 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.
Alvaro Palacios La Baixada 2019
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