Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses

Priorat, Spain

Álvaro Palacios's accessible entry to Priorat — old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena from llicorella slate and quartz soils. Dark cherry, blackberry, mineral slate, dried herbs, and the unmistakable Priorat density without L'Ermita's extreme concentration. One of the best-value wines from a legendary producer.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Iberian roasted pork and Priorat's mineral Garnacha is a natural Catalonian pairing; the wine's dark fruit and mineral depth handles the pig's rich, crispy skin
• main: Garnacha and grilled lamb is the Catalan countryside's defining pairing; the wine's dark herb and slate character mirrors the charred meat and roasted vegetables