Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2022
Camins del Priorat is Álvaro Palacios’ approachable bottling from one of Spain’s most compelling red-wine regions. The 2022 vintage blends Grenache (54 %), Carignan (11 %), Cabernet Sauvignon (15 %), Syrah (10 %) and Merlot (6 %) from ledge-slate (llicorella) soils across eight villages in Priorat. The winemaking emphasises site clarity: destemmed grapes, native yeasts, modest maceration and restrained new oak. The result is a wine that channels slate minerality, red and black berry fruit and crisp tannins into an elegant, energetic package.
Serve around 16-18 C and allow about 30 minutes of decanting to open layers of berry, slate and spice. This wine is ideal with char-grilled lamb chops, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, beef stewed in red wine, tomato-based Mediterranean dishes or aged manchego cheese. The mineral backbone and polished tannins make it especially suited to richer yet balanced dishes — engaging without overwhelming. Based on pairing frameworks emphasising acid-tannin-mineral synergy.





