Wines

L’Ermita is the flagship wine of legendary Priorat winemaker, Alvaro Palacios, and could potentially lay claim to Spain’s greatest wine. Made from 91% Garnacha with 8% Cariñena and 1% white grapes (Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Pedro Ximenez) from an ancient single vineyard, the 2015 release is an exceptionally expressive wine of remarkable purity and precision. It unfurls in the glass with delightful aromas of wild strawberry, black cherry, liquorice and wet slate, constantly evolving with each and every sniff. On the palate it is elegant and fresh, with sublime balance of fruit, acidity, structure and mineral tension, culminating in a wonderfully long, ethereal finish. Drink now to 2030.

The 2015 vintage of L'Ermita Alvaro Palacios is a monumental wine, reflecting the majestic terroir of Priorat through its concentrated flavors and nuanced complexity. This large 900cl bottle presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to experience one of Spain's most iconic wines. Layers of ripe red fruits, hints of licorice, and a complex minerality. Velvety texture with a long, elegant finish.

L'Ermita is Alvaro Palacios' flagship wine, heralded as one of the most prestigious and acclaimed wines from Spain. Sourced from a small vineyard in the village of Gratallops, it is predominantly made from very old vine Garnacha, with a small percentage of Carignan. L'Ermita is known for its immense concentration, complexity, and elegance, embodying the essence of Priorat.

Alvaro Palacios is one of Spain's most renowned winemakers, having played a pivotal role in elevating the Priorat wine region to its current prestigious status. Born into a wine family in Rioja, he ventured into Priorat in 1989, where he began his singular quest to produce some of Spain's most expressive and iconic wines.