Alvaro Palacios 'Les Terrasses' Laderas De Pizarra 2016

Another wine from Alvaro Palacios, one of the wineries credited (rightly so) with the rejuvenation of Priorat. This is a blend of 55% Garnacha, and 44% Cariñena (Carignan), with a "pinch" (1%) White Grapes. Purple in colour with ruby swirls, opaque and bright. The nose has nice black cherry fruit with dust and spices. The black cherry fruit comes thru to the palate with an underlying char and slate/minerals. Nice texture. Good finish. This wine is young and may improve a bit but either way should drink well for another ten to twelve years.