COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Clos Pachem Priorat DOQ Winery Gratallops
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos Pachem Pachem Carinyena is a red wine from the Priorat DOQ region of Catalonia, Spain, predominantly made from the Carignan grape. The winery, Clos Pachem, is situated in Gratallops, an area contributing to Priorat's reputation for evolving winemaking styles. This wine stands out for its focus on finesse and complexity, moving away from older, more powerful Priorat expressions. The 2021 vintage is noted for its balance and roundness. The wine's unique character is influenced by its aging in cement eggs, a technique that contributes to its refined profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Priorat's slate soils are key to its wines' character.
Fact 02
Carignan (Carinyena) is a historic grape in Priorat.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in cement eggs, not oak barrels.
Fact 04
Priorat is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clos Pachem Pachem Carinyena is produced from Carignan grapes. A key winemaking technique employed by Clos Pachem is the aging of the wine in two 1,000-liter cement eggs. This method is chosen to preserve the wine's inherent fruit characteristics and contribute to its refined texture. The winery is part of the broader Priorat DOQ region's evolution towards producing wines with increased finesse and complexity.
