Priorat is a Spanish wine region—located in the Catalonian province of Tarragona—which has been awarded DOC status (DOQ in Catalan) - the highest category in Spanish wine regulations. Established in the 12th century, Priorat has undergone significant changes through centuries, but it was René Barbier who realized the real potential of the region in the 1980s.
The backbone of red Priorat wines is made from local Garnacha and Carineña, with some amounts of French Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. The most common flavors and aromas found in rich and powerful Priorat wines include dark fruit and berries that may be accompanied by salty, spicy, mineral, and herbal notes.
Their tannins are typically firm, and the wines tend to have high alcohol content. Depending on their character and style, these wines can match bold and hearty grilled or roasted meat dishes, stews, paella, spicy dishes, wild game, tomato sauces, and aged cheese.
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