Alvaro Palacios - Camins del Priorat - 2022 assembly
Alvaro Palacios is a wine producer famous for his Garnacha (Grenache Noire)-based wines from Priorat , Spain . Founded in 1990 by Alvaro Palacios himself, the estate has been at the forefront of Priorat's reputation as one of the most prestigious wine regions in Spain. Alvaro Palacios grew up in Rioja where his family makes wines under the name Palacios Remondo .
The Camins del Priorat 2022 is a blend of Garnacha (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (21%), Merlot (18%), Cariñena (15%) and Syrah (6%) . The grape varieties used to make Camins del Priorat come from eight different Priorat vineyards , located on steep licorella slate terraces. The fruit is completely destemmed and gently crushed before maceration for 20 to 30 days. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats, tuns and concrete vats. Aging lasts 4 to 6 months in barrels and tuns .
Grape varieties: 40% Garnacha, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 15% Cariñena, 6% Syrah