Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2017Varietals: 50% Garnacha, 50% Sams While originally conceived of as a value wine, Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes has slowly evolved into the essence of what makes Priorat special. Drawing on 15+ years of study, Terrasses is sourced from many of the regions steepest and oldest vineyardsmany of them north facing to avoid the intense afternoon sun. With the 2007 vintage, Alvaro acknowledged Les Terrasses graduation by adding the Velles Vinyes designation to

This 28 hectare domaine produces around 1400 hectoliters annually and is maintained with minimal plowing and grass between the vines

Combe du Dessus

3% Alicante Bouschet

and notes of chocolate

Perfumed aromas of cherry

30% Mourvèdre

The vines are planted on south and southeast facing slopes

deciding instead to start his own estate

lemon oil and crème brulée

Once a minimum of 40% water content is lost

Its exposed boulders

Winemaker Heidi Barrett’s tasting notes: "Built upon a dense and rich garnet core with a bright red rose rim