Grifoll Declara Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota 2018 Priorat White Wine 75 cl 14%

Grifoll Declara Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota 2018 is a rare white Priorat, grown on a steep slate slope and barrel-aged for 15 months.

Expert's Description

Grifoll Declara Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota 2018 is a White Wine from Priorat DOCa in Catalonia, Spain, made from Garnacha Blanca with an alcohol content of 14%. Cellers Grifoll Declara has produced wine since 1736 and established commercial wine production in 1880 - the family is among the oldest wine producers in Priorat. The vineyard sits on a steep slope with slate soil at 340-400 metres above sea level and is farmed entirely without pesticides or herbicides. The grapes are hand-harvested and arrive at the winery within three hours, after which they macerate for three days before fermenting with natural yeasts in oak barrels, where the wine subsequently ages on the lees for 15 months.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe stone fruit, honey and a mineral undertone from the slate soil.

Palate

Full and structured on the palate with oak character, creamy texture and lively acidity.

Finish

The finish is long and mineral with lingering notes of nuts and honey.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a wide white wine glass. Pairs well with aged cheese, mushroom dishes or rich white fish.

Specifications

Name: Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota 2018
Producer/Winery: Cellers Grifoll Declara
Region/Country: Priorat, Catalonia, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Priorat DOCa
Grape variety: Garnacha Blanca
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 14%
Size: 75 CL
Oak ageing: 15 months in oak barrels
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting recommended: Yes, 30 minutes
Glass type: White wine glass
EAN no.: 8437006604673

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Mineral · Oaked · Creamy

Investment Potential

Medium. Priorat DOCa is one of Spain's most respected classifications, and white Priorat wines from old, hand-picked slate slopes are produced in limited quantities, giving them stable demand among collectors.

Did You Know?

The vineyard for Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota lies on one of the most extreme slopes in Priorat, where the characteristic llicorella slate forces the vine roots deep down to find water - a soil that gives Priorat wines their signature minerality.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grifoll Declara Gran Predicat Blanc de Bota 2018

What grape is the wine made from?

Garnacha Blanca - source data previously incorrectly listed Carignan, which is actually found in the house's red Gran Predicat.

Where is the vineyard located?

On a steep slate slope at 340-400 metres altitude in Priorat DOCa.

How long is the wine aged in oak?

15 months in oak barrels with lees ageing.

What does it pair with?

Aged cheese, mushroom dishes or rich white fish.

How old is the winery?

The Grifoll family has produced wine since 1736.

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