Álvaro Palacios, L'Ermita 2018 GC and violets

and violets

underscored by smoky

In other words

This wine starts with an alluring nose of dark black cherry it quickly develops to show the soil

The finish is long and dreamy

Álvaro Palacios, L'Ermita 2018 GC and violetsPredominantly from ancient Garnacha vines, with Cariena and a whisper of white grapes adding nuance, the wine spent 14 months in oak of various sizes. Bottled unfiltered, the wine offers an intense aromatic lift violets, lavender and purple fruits layered over dark mineral notes indicative of its Priorat slate birthplace. On the palate, the tannins are refined yet powerful, carrying great depth, precision and a quiet, resonant energy that makes it one