With Finca Dofí 1995, Álvaro Palacios laid down one of the early milestones of modern Priorat. The vineyards around Gratallops are defined by the region’s signature llicorella slate soils, which retain very little water and force the vines to send their roots deep into the bedrock. This barren terroir imparts the wine’s striking mineral tension, immense concentration, and unmistakable sense of place, which made Finca Dofí one of the benchmark wines of the region. 

Today, Finca Dofí 1995 presents a multi-layered aromatic profile of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and plums, accompanied by tobacco, leather, and Mediterranean herbs. With aeration, notes of graphite, cocoa, spices, and warm slate emerge, lending the wine additional depth. Remarkably vibrant for its age, the fruit is harmoniously framed by mature tertiary nuances.

On the palate, this vintage shows a slightly firmer, more sinewy structure than many later editions of the wine. Mature tannins continue to give Finca Dofí 1995 presence and backbone, while well-preserved acidity ensures freshness and length. The texture is dense and complex yet precisely guided, shaped by a characteristic mineral slate note that persists into the long finish.

The signature of Álvaro Palacios is already unmistakable: concentration and expressiveness are unfailingly accompanied by elegance and fidelity to origin. Today, Finca Dofí 1995 rests on an outstanding plateau of maturity, impressively demonstrating just how grand early modern Priorat wines could be. Well-cellared bottles unite tertiary complexity with remarkable freshness and still hold reserves for continued graceful evolution.