Spain

Priorat

1977
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legendary Configuration

Priorat 1977 Vintage Report

Defining the 1977 vintage in Priorat requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.

Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.

Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 38mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Priorat

A rugged region of steep, terraced vineyards on distinctive "Llicorella" slate soils. Priorat produces powerful, mineral-driven reds based on Garnacha and Carineña that are among Spain's most prestigious.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1620

Total Rainfall

457 mm

Sunshine Hours

2343 hrs

Diurnal Shift

8.4 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

18 °C

Historical Context (10 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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