COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Meritxell Pallejà
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
NITA Priorat is a red wine from the Priorat DOCa in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Meritxell Pallejà. The wine is named in honor of the winemaker's grandmother's home. Meritxell Pallejà, drawing on her experience with prominent winemakers, established her own project to showcase the unique terroir of Priorat. The vineyards are situated on slate-based soil, known as 'licorella,' with vines planted across various plots dating from 1969 to 2008. A distinctive aspect of NITA Priorat is its unoaked vinification, which allows the inherent characteristics of the region and fruit to be prominently expressed.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after winemaker's grandmother's home.
Fact 02
Crafted on slate soils called 'licorella'.
Fact 03
Unoaked style is a rarity in Priorat.
Fact 04
Vineyards planted between 1969 and 2008.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
NITA Priorat is produced using grapes from vineyards planted on slate soils. The winemaking process involves fermentation in concrete tanks, utilizing wild yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in concrete tanks before bottling. This unoaked method is a key technique employed by Meritxell Pallejà to emphasize the natural fruit and mineral characteristics derived from the Priorat terroir. Vineyard management includes sustainable practices and adherence to lunar cycles for tasks such as pruning and harvesting.
