Expect black cherry, blackberry, dried herb, dark chocolate, slate-driven minerality, and refined oak with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. Priorat's distinctive llicorella soils give the wine notable mineral character. The 2018 Spanish vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Garnacha and Cariñena blend with international varieties (Priorat blends typically center on old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena, often with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Merlot)
- Region
- Spain / Catalonia / Priorat
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, mineral, oak-aged
The producer
Perinet is a Priorat producer in the rugged llicorella (slate) terroir that defines this prestigious DOQ. Priorat is one of only two Spanish regions with the elevated DOQ designation (alongside Rioja's DOCa).
What critics say
Perinet wines receive consistently solid reviews as well-made Priorat expressions.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb shoulder, hard aged cheeses