Priorat "Classic", Lectores Vini - 2019

Name: Priorat "Classic", Lectores Vini
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 51292
Price: 23.96 USD
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Item # 51292 750 mL

A lively, balanced Priorat that is a blend of local grapes planted in slate soils. The grapes were destemmed before fermenting with native yeasts in tank. Aged in used French oak for a year before bottling. Pair with anything grilled and a red wine you can chill in the warmer months.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Spain

Region

Priorato

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Grenache

Cabernet Sauvignon

Carignan

Syrah

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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