95-97 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2022 Finca Dofí was produced with 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll and 1% white grapes from a 12.5-hectare slope planted 18 to 38 years ago. It fermented with part of full clusters in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and had a maceration of 32 days. It matured in oval oak foudres and large French oak barrels for a period of 14 months. It has 14.4% alcohol and a pH of 3.46 and 4.8 grams of acidity. It has a little more color and ripeness, and it's quite spicy, with notes of licorice and an earthy twist. Palacios told me Picapoll has provided very good acidity and low alcohol; some years they used up to 6% of it (they started grafting it some 12 years ago from the old plants from his old winemaker, Joan Asens). They expected to fill around 28,000 bottles in March 2024. Drink: 2025-2035. (5/16/24)"
95 points Sarah Jane Evans, MW (Decanter): "Dofí (‘the dauphin’) is the step up from the Vi de Vila Gratallops. Fruit is sourced from three vineyards in the village, totalling 12.5ha. Aromatically it’s full of plump berries. The wine arrives like juice in the mouth, then blossom with fresh citrus. It’s a crisp, lively wine, with a fine texture, finishing with a flurry of savoury notes, plus a firm grip. Vinya Classificada. 27,860 bottles produced. Drink 2024-2032. (03/21/23)."
95 points Wine Spectator: "A fresh, graceful red, with lovely purity to the crushed raspberry, pomegranate and cherry fruit flavors. Shows pinpoint balance and precision, integrating a bright seam of blood orange peel–infused acidity and fine, chalky tannins. Appealing details of bay leaf, violet, wild thyme and mineral join the fruit profile to echo on the long, fluid finish. Garnacha and Samsó. Drink now through 2042. 1,300 cases made. (5/14/25)"
92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Finca Dofi comprises 88% Garnacha with Cariñena, Picapoli and a pinch of white varieties. It sports a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and light pencil shaving scents, focused and understated, later unfurling temptingly with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip, bright and vivid with black cherries, hints of blueberry and a dab of allspice. Sedate and alluring, it feels reassuringly persistent on the finish. Lovely. Drink 2024-2040. (Apr 2023)."
17/20 points Andy Howard, MW (JancisRobinson.com): "Tank sample. 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll, 1% Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. From the areas of Camp d’en Piqué, Coll de Falstet and La Baixada in the village of Gratallops, vineyards totalling 12.5 ha, average yield 17.76 hl/ha. 27,860 bottles produced. Impressively structured yet manages to stay soft, silky and plush in the mouth. Very precise yet could be enjoyed early in its life. Dark-cherry and berry fruit, crushed rocks and fine acidity to finish. Drinking Window: 2025-2035. (3/22/23)"
95 points Sarah Jane Evans, MW (Decanter): "Dofí (‘the dauphin’) is the step up from the Vi de Vila Gratallops. Fruit is sourced from three vineyards in the village, totalling 12.5ha. Aromatically it’s full of plump berries. The wine arrives like juice in the mouth, then blossom with fresh citrus. It’s a crisp, lively wine, with a fine texture, finishing with a flurry of savoury notes, plus a firm grip. Vinya Classificada. 27,860 bottles produced. Drink 2024-2032. (03/21/23)."
95 points Wine Spectator: "A fresh, graceful red, with lovely purity to the crushed raspberry, pomegranate and cherry fruit flavors. Shows pinpoint balance and precision, integrating a bright seam of blood orange peel–infused acidity and fine, chalky tannins. Appealing details of bay leaf, violet, wild thyme and mineral join the fruit profile to echo on the long, fluid finish. Garnacha and Samsó. Drink now through 2042. 1,300 cases made. (5/14/25)"
92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Finca Dofi comprises 88% Garnacha with Cariñena, Picapoli and a pinch of white varieties. It sports a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and light pencil shaving scents, focused and understated, later unfurling temptingly with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip, bright and vivid with black cherries, hints of blueberry and a dab of allspice. Sedate and alluring, it feels reassuringly persistent on the finish. Lovely. Drink 2024-2040. (Apr 2023)."
17/20 points Andy Howard, MW (JancisRobinson.com): "Tank sample. 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll, 1% Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. From the areas of Camp d’en Piqué, Coll de Falstet and La Baixada in the village of Gratallops, vineyards totalling 12.5 ha, average yield 17.76 hl/ha. 27,860 bottles produced. Impressively structured yet manages to stay soft, silky and plush in the mouth. Very precise yet could be enjoyed early in its life. Dark-cherry and berry fruit, crushed rocks and fine acidity to finish. Drinking Window: 2025-2035. (3/22/23)"
| Product SKU | 351823 |
| Producer | Palacios/Álvaro |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Priorat |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll and 1% white grapes |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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