2011 Gratavinum GV5: a full-bodied red wine from Priorat
The 2011 Gratavinum GV5 is a characterful red wine from Priorat. Gratavinum cultivates old vines on the characteristic llicorella soils, which impart a pronounced minerality and impressive concentration. The 2011 vintage is praised for its excellent balance between ripe fruit, freshness, and structure.
A blend of Garnacha and Cariñena. Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah results in a wine with great depth, elegant tannins, and a long, mineral finish. Thanks to careful vinification and aging in French oak barrels, the wine develops beautiful complexity and excellent aging potential.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of black cherries, blackberries, plums, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, cocoa, espresso, balsamic vinegar, and subtle wood notes. On the palate, it is powerful and harmonious, with ripe tannins, a lively freshness, and a long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one to two hours in advance. Delicious with grilled beef, lamb, game, Iberian pork, stews, and aged hard cheeses.
The story behind the bottle
Gratavinum is a boutique winery in Priorat that works exclusively with old vines grown on the famous llicorella soils. Thanks to limited production and meticulous winemaking, the estate produces wines with great aromatic depth, pronounced minerality, and impressive aging potential. GV5 is the estate’s flagship wine.
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Compare with 2012 Gratavinum GV5, 2013 Gratavinum GV5, 2009 Gratavinum GV5. Be sure to check out our wines from Priorat.
