Priorat 1985 Vintage Report
Ideally sequenced and largely stress-free, 1985 goes down as a textbook vintage for Priorat.
The cycle began with a harmonious flowering period. Warm days (avg 20°C) allowed for an even fruit set, establishing the potential for a generous crop.
The growing season was solar and generous. Accumulating 1966 Growing Degree Days (GDD), the summer provided consistent warmth that drove steady sugar accumulation.
The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (19mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.
**Style:** Rich, opulent, and structured wines built for the long haul.
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)
Total Rainfall
Sunshine Hours
Diurnal Shift
Frost Days
Average Temperature
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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