Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Seña "Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical

"Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London

though the savoury

Nut and honey notes in the background

Shows very good clarity and thrust on the chewy finish

very polished tannins and a long and beautiful finish

Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Seña "Tasted at the Pontet-Canet verticalThe very classical and powerful 2020 Les Aubaguetes was produced with a blend of 70% Garnacha, 27% Cariena and 3% white grapes (that were not used in 2021), and that might be the reason why the pH is a little lower, 3. 39. The grapes were picked very early, and the wine fermented with 70% full clusters. The wine is truly superb, with depth and complexity, powerful and ripe without excess (14. 5% alcohol) with concentration and elegance. It feels like