Álvaro Palacios
Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra
Priorat
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘21 Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra.
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 is a Grenache from Priorat, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Álvaro Palacios' 2021 Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra is a Grenache from Priorat, Spain.
About Álvaro Palacios
Álvaro Palacios' Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra is a Grenache from Priorat, Spain.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Lamb shoulder with rosemary and roasted garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Duck breast with cherry glaze and wild mushrooms
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021?
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 is a Grenache from Priorat, Spain.
What does Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 taste like?
Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Laderas de Pizarra 2021?
Pair this wine with Lamb shoulder with rosemary and roasted garlic; Duck breast with cherry glaze and wild mushrooms; or Braised short ribs with truffle polenta.