2021 Finca Dofí, Álvaro Palacios, Priorat

2021 Finca Dofí, Álvaro Palacios, Priorat

Very dark, floral, and intense. There’s almost a tar and roses Nebbiolo character here, although it’s much darker and deeper. The finish stays arrow straight, and lasts an age. Very impressive indeed.

Critic score
97/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Spain
  • Grape
    Grenache/Garnacha
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

Tasting notes

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. They expect 24,000 bottles. It should be bottled around April 2023.

Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com
96—98/100

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