Finca Dofi 2022

Finca Dofí 2022 is an exceptional red wine made by renowned producer Álvaro Palacios in the D.O.Q. Priorat, Spain. Known for its elegance and complexity, this single-estate wine reflects the identity of the region's llicorella terraces.

A great wine born on the steep slopes and terraces of the Dofí estate, with Grenache and other vineyards in just three places: Camp d'en Piqué, La Baixada and Coll de Falset. In previous vintages they have highlighted its huge round tannins which, with Grenache's fluidity, lift a fleshiness of indescribable brightness, welcome vitality and pure life.

The Wine Advocate
RP 97

Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez

The 2022 Finca Dofí was made with 88% Garnacha, 9% Cariñena, 2% Picapoll and 1% white grapes, from a 12.5-hectare plot with vines planted 18 to 38 years ago. It fermented with some whole clusters in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and had a 32-day maceration. It matured in oval oak foudres and large French oak barrels for 14 months.

It has 14.4% alcohol, a pH of 3.46 and 4.8 grams of acidity. It has a little more colour and ripeness, and is quite spicy, with notes of liquorice and an earthy touch. Palacios commented that the Picapoll gave great acidity and low alcohol; in some years they have used up to 6% of this variety (they began grafting it about 12 years ago from the old plants of their former winemaker, Joan Asens). Around 28,000 bottles are expected to be filled in March 2024.