2022 Terroir al Límit Priorat Terra de Cuques Blanc

Highly Rated
A meticulously crafted Priorat white from high-altitude bush vines, showcasing Terroir al Límit’s commitment to traditional techniques and authentic regional expression.

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Terroir al Límit has earned its place among Spain’s most sought-after artisan producers, with a philosophy rooted in expressing Priorat’s stunning landscapes through meticulous, traditional winemaking.

The Terra de Cuques Blanc is a blend of 60% Garnacha Blanca and 40% Pedro Ximénez, sourced from bush vines in La Morera del Montsant. These high-altitude vineyards, perched at 400 to 600 metres on slate and clay soils, face northeast, allowing the grapes to retain refreshing acidity thanks to cool nights. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented as whole bunches for five days, and aged for six months in cement and stainless steel, delivering a wine of textural intrigue and mineral precision.

On the nose, jasmine florals mingle with notes of beeswax, lemon peel, and a subtle saline edge. The palate is layered and energised, with mouth-coating texture and vibrant acidity driving flavours of citrus, ripe orchard fruit, and stony minerality, finishing with a beautifully persistent grip. It’s a wine that invites both contemplation and enjoyment.

A true reflection of Priorat’s unique high-country terroir, this wine exemplifies why Terroir al Límit is celebrated by those who seek wines of authenticity and finesse.

94 points
"Jasmine floralness with tile, beeswax, stones and dried lemon peel... solid tannins and a long, ample finish. Lovely phenolics."
- Zekun Shuai (James Suckling)

94 points - "Jasmine floralness with tile, beeswax, stones and dried lemon peel. Full-bodied and firm on the palate with solid tannins and a long, ample finish. Lovely phenolics. Garnacha blanca and macabeo." - Zekun Shuai (James Suckling)

This Vi de Terra Viva is the equivalent of a village wine. The 2022 Terra de Cuques white is a blend of 60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Pedro Ximenez, sourced from 25+ year-old vines grown on slate and clay soils in La Morera del Montsant. The vineyards, perched at 400–600 meters above sea level and facing northeast, benefit from shelter from harsh sunlight and cool nights that preserve refreshing acidity. The bush vine training further enhances the wine’s freshness and vibrancy.

This style has evolved to emphasize precision and focus, with the Grenache Blanc adding clarity and freshness. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented as whole bunches for five days in stainless steel and cement tanks, followed by six months of aging in cement. The result is a unique expression of high-altitude Priorat, showcasing a mouth-coating texture with energizing mineral grip and seamless complexity.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache Blanc
Country Spain
Region Priorat
Reviewed By James Suckling
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

Terrroir al Limit

Terroir al Límit is a winery redefining the boundaries of Priorat, one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Founded in 2001 by Dominik Huber and South African winemaker Eben Sadie, this project has become a beacon for a new style of Priorat—where finesse, balance, and purity take precedence over power and opulence.

Rooted in the rugged hills of Catalonia, Terroir al Límit embraces the philosophy that great wines are born in the vineyard. Old vines of Garnatxa and Carinyena, grown biodynamically on steep slate soils, provide the foundation. In the cellar, minimal intervention is key: whole-bunch fermentation, concrete tanks, and short macerations preserve the vibrancy and soul of the fruit. Oak barrels? A thing of the past.

Huber’s wines are a revelation—ethereal reds and textural whites that offer a fresh, almost Burgundian-like perspective on Priorat. Flagship wines like Les Manyes and Les Tosses showcase single vineyards with astounding clarity and depth, while Pedra de Guix redefines what a white Priorat can be.

With a vision rooted in sustainability and respect for tradition, Terroir al Límit is leading the charge for a lighter, more expressive future for Priorat—and Spanish wine as a whole.

Tatjana Peceric & Dominik Huber at Terroir al Limit Terroir al Limit

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