Alvaro Palacios - Priorat Finca Dofi 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Alvaro Palacios
Country	Spain
Region	Priorat
Varietal	Red Blend
Vintage	2021
Sku	3191

 

Scented, delineated nose but has depth, too. It effuses wet-stone minerality that gives a thin overlay to the red and blue berries. Some spices, briar and hibiscus, too. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate, which is a little more vertical and powerful than many of Palacios’ reds, highlighted by real tension and tautness here. Goes on and on. Drink or hold.

The more backward of the 2021s was the 2021 Finca Dofí, which was very primary and smelled almost like the fermentation vessels, and it took time in the glass to open up. The blend is higher in Garnacha and they couldn't use the Picapoll, as it didn't work well that cool year, so it's 90% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena and 1% white grapes. It achieved 14.5% alcohol but kept better freshness than in 2020, a constant in the 2021 wines. Very promising.

A silky weightlessness and an overall finesse belies the pinpoint focus and tension in this vibrant red. A frame of taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity drive the vervy energy while providing a well-meshed, sculpted frame, with flavors of crushed raspberry, Earl Grey tea leaf and tar, plus hints of rose hip, vanilla and graphite that echo through the long finish. Garnacha and Samsó. Best from 2026 through 2040. 2,350 cases made.