Spain

Priorat

Full

Cork

The Carthusian monks of the monastery of Scala Dei in the valley below had vineyards up on the slopes of Montsant some four centuries ago. The vines here date from 1945, planted on limestone soils at 600m. Scala Dei charms different characters from its Garnachas – this is very aromatic, bursting with cherries and layered with fine oak (fermented in concrete, aged 16 months in 1,200-litre foudres). In the mouth there’s lively cherry fruit, with an acidity that dances across the palate, light cedar notes and a delicate texture. It’s mid-weight with a warm, brambly finish.

Garnacha

Scala Dei, St Antoni de Scala Dei, Priorat, Catalonia, Spain, 2016

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The Carthusian monks of the monastery of Scala Dei in the valley below had vineyards up on the slopes of Montsant some four cent

Oaked

75cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

The Great Wine Co

Sarah Jane Evans MW

Scala Dei

Catalonia

Scala Dei, St Antoni de Scala Dei, Priorat, Catalonia, 2016

Still

Scala Dei, St Antoni de Scala Dei, Priorat, Catalonia, 2016

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