Merum Priorati

Desti

Spain, Catalonia

2022

Made at a 123ha estate in Priorat's Porrera sub-region owned by Cava's Pere Ventura family, Merum Priorati Desti 2022 is a blend of 60% garnacha, 30% cariñena and 10% syrah. Displaying garnacha's signature flavours of strawberry jam and Mediterranean herbs, this it's a with stacks of power and plush chewy fruit. Pair it with pork cutlets.

Merum Priorati's Desti comes from the steep, terraced vineyards of Catalonia's Priorat, where old-vine garnacha and cariñena thrive on llicorella slate soils.

The 2022 vintage captures the estate's hallmark style: concentrated fruit balanced by freshness and a strong sense of place. Grapes are hand‑harvested and carefully sorted before fermenting in small tanks to preserve purity and detail. Ageing in a mix of French oak barrels adds finesse without overshadowing the wine's mineral intensity.

Merum Priorati's commitment to sustainable farming and artisanal winemaking shines through in this expressive, modern interpretation of Priorat – structured yet approachable, and a compelling introduction to the region's unique terroir.

Tasting
NOTES

Dominated by garnacha, the grape's signature flavours of strawberry jam, blueberries, rosemary and garrigue are all present and correct. It offers a pretty mix of red and black fruit, along with more savoury notes: black plum, bramble, black pepper, Mediterranean herbs and tapenade. A rich yet supple wine with stacks of power, on the palate it's packed with plush fruit flavours, lavender, anise and five spice. The fruit attack is balanced with a round finish.

Food
PAIRINGS

This herbal Priorat would shine brightest with dishes like pork cutlets with rosemary in a red wine sauce, tea smoked pork belly, or stewed beef shank.