Let’s Open a Bottle, 15: D.O.Ca. Priorat

October 05, 2023 00:15:52
Let’s Open a Bottle, 15: D.O.Ca. Priorat
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Let’s Open a Bottle, 15: D.O.Ca. Priorat

Oct 05 2023 | 00:15:52

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Show Notes

Today we look at a region that was a virtual no-name just a few years ago and is now one the world’s most highly regarded wine regions. D.O.Ca. Priorat, a tiny producer in the hills of southern Catalonia, makes outstanding red wines. They are special, there’s no doubt. So listen and learn a little more […]

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