Scala Dei Cartoixa Priorat 2017

Cellers de Scala Dei is the living history of wine in the Priorat. Wine that today is still aged in the monks’ 17th Century cellar. Scala Dei Cartoixa is not only the most emblematic wine of the Scala Dei wineries; it is also a milestone in the wine history of Priorat, as it was the first wine bottled under the D.O.C. Priorat. Scala Dei Cartoixa is made with a selection of the best autochthonous grapes of the area: Grenache and Cariñena.

Winemaker Notes: This wine is made from grapes selected from the best plots surrounding Escaladei. Each one is fermented separately in small cement tanks of 2,000 kg, at a controlled temperature. Maceration lasts about 3 weeks-depending on the grape variety- and ageing, 18 months. Each vineyard is aged separately in order to better express and appreciate its terroir. Light cherry colour with violet hues, of medium intensity. Intense and persistent aromas of ripe black fruits – plums, persimmons – and a floral touch of violets intermingle with mineral notes provided by the slate, which give it a typical Priorat character. The ageing process gives it spicy aromas. On the palate it is a powerful, unctuous, smooth wine, with intense ripe tannins, imposing body, long and persistent finish over time.

92 Points – Robert Parker

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Syrah