Tendral Priorat 2018

Pairs with: Braised short ribs, grilled lamb chops, or aged Manchego with figs.

Good for: Cool evenings, slow dinners, and nights that call for something bold and soulful.

Grape: Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah

I am from: Priorat, Catalonia, Spain

The Story

I was born among the rugged hills of Priorat, where steep, terraced vineyards cling to slate soils known locally as llicorella. It’s a landscape of extremes — hot days, cool nights, and ancient vines that yield tiny, concentrated berries. My makers, driven by respect for the land and the rhythm of nature, craft me with minimal intervention and patient aging in oak. Each vintage is a reflection of both the power and poetry of this extraordinary terrain, a balance between sun-drenched ripeness and deep, mineral structure.

Why You’ll Love Me

I greet you with aromas of black cherry, plum, and dried herbs, underscored by notes of cocoa, graphite, and a hint of smoke. On the palate, I’m full-bodied and velvety, my rich fruit grounded by firm tannins and a pulse of minerality. My finish lingers long, with echoes of spice and warm earth. I’m a wine that speaks softly but carries depth — bold yet graceful, confident yet composed. In short, a true expression of Priorat’s wild beauty.