DOC Priorat
Alvaro Palacios
A blend of Carignan (60 per cent), Grenache (30) and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Very dark red in the glass.
Intense red licorice and tobacco on the nose.
Weighty and thick in the mouth, tangy, blood pudding, plummy, big structure, chocolate, violets, raspberry, red licorice, tarry.
With time, the wine becomes a bit tangier and reveals a bitter streak.
Tangy and drying on the finish.
Purchased at $38.95 (Canadian).