Alvaro Palacios Gratallops 2023 - 750ml

Gratallops is a lovely pale pomegranate colour. The nose is equally balsamic and floral, reflecting the astringent oils of its home among Holm Oak, Mediterranean Pines, Lavender and more. Beneath, a lash of Llicorella’s ashy earth. Strung through these botanicals are the delightful, pretty-pulpy red cherry and red apple fruits of Priorat Garnatxa, with a tell of blood orange flesh and rind. It’s a beautifully balanced wine with great fluidity through persistent gentle tannins and spicy-acid in a grapefruit citric tangy finish. Less glyceric than ‘Grenache’, this is a crystalline, crisp, clear expression of Garnacha via the mineral, smoky freshness of the llicorella. Pure, inviting, persistent and gentle.