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Tasting note
- Colour & appearance
- Grey-yellow to pale gold – in the glass, the wine displays a certain density that visually hints at its structure and full body. No lightweight, but a wine of real substance.
- Nose
- Fresh and multi-layered: ripe pome fruit such as apple and quince meets white blossoms and dried herbs. Beneath lies the earthy minerality typical of Priorat, lending the wine depth. The aromatic intensity is remarkably high.
- Palate
- Opulent and structured: ripe fruit is supported by gentle acidity, and the higher alcohol level is well integrated. The waxy texture coats the palate, while a fine tannin grip provides tension. Full-bodied yet never broad or cumbersome – its Mediterranean origin is clearly perceptible.
- Finish
- Spicy and slightly bitter in a positive sense, with good length. The earthy-mineral note remains present. A wine that benefits from some air – immediately after opening it may seem somewhat rustic, but it soon finds its form.
- Terroir & origin
- From the heart of Priorat, where the Vives family has been cultivating 21 hectares of llicorella slate across eight parcels around Gratallops since 2004. The glittering slate stores the day’s heat and releases it to the vines at night – on the most barren soils, offering few nutrients and forcing the roots deep down. The result: concentration and mineral elegance. Eva Escudé, the estate’s oenologist, focuses on grape quality rather than winemaking technology.
- Grape varieties & vinification
- A blend of Grenache Blanc and Macabeo – both indigenous Priorat varieties – complemented by Viognier. Maturation took place in stainless steel tanks, followed by four months on the fine lees, which gives the wine its distinctive texture and complexity. Yields are extremely low: barely one kilogram of grapes per vine.
- Food recommendations
- Its structure and full body make it an ideal partner for Boquerones en Vinagre – the acidity of the marinated anchovies finds its counterpart in the wine’s gentle acidity. Also an exciting combination with grilled pork belly: the wine’s waxy texture and grip more than match the richness of the meat. In general, it pairs beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine featuring herbs, grilled vegetables or mature cheese.
- Special characteristics
- A white wine with a red wine attitude: the tannin grip and waxy texture are unusual for the category, making it a wine that will also convince red wine drinkers. The combination of Mediterranean generosity and mineral structure is rare – and the name Llum d’Alba (morning light) is deceptive: this is no delicate early-drinking wine, but one of character and depth.
