Scala Dei Cartoixa Priorat 2016
Introduction
Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016 is a complex and elegant red wine from the Priorat region in Catalonia, Spain. Cellers Scala Dei is widely recognized as the oldest winery in the Priorat region, with a history tied to the 12th-century Carthusian monks who originally introduced vine cultivation to these rugged lands. The winery's current philosophy focuses on minimal intervention and a return to historical techniques—such as fermentation with whole clusters in concrete tanks and aging in large foudres—to allow the distinctive mineral character of the licorella slate soils to shine.
Wine Description
The 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby colour with violet hues. The nose is characterized by aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as plum and blackberry, interspersed with floral notes of violet and spicy touches of vanilla and pepper. On the palate, the wine is robust and unctuous, showing volume and maturity with silk-like tannins and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a blend primarily composed of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan (Cariñena) sourced from historic vineyards over 60 years old. It was aged for 18 months in a combination of different barrels, foudres, and cement tanks. The 2016 vintage is noted for being a dry and warm but not scorching year, resulting in a deep red wine with remarkable aromatic depth and Mediterranean herb nuances.
Accolades
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) - 94 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Tim Atkin - 95 points
Introduction
Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016 is a complex and elegant red wine from the Priorat region in Catalonia, Spain. Cellers Scala Dei is widely recognized as the oldest winery in the Priorat region, with a history tied to the 12th-century Carthusian monks who originally introduced vine cultivation to these rugged lands. The winery's current philosophy focuses on minimal intervention and a return to historical techniques—such as fermentation with whole clusters in concrete tanks and aging in large foudres—to allow the distinctive mineral character of the licorella slate soils to shine.
Wine Description
The 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby colour with violet hues. The nose is characterized by aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as plum and blackberry, interspersed with floral notes of violet and spicy touches of vanilla and pepper. On the palate, the wine is robust and unctuous, showing volume and maturity with silk-like tannins and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a blend primarily composed of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan (Cariñena) sourced from historic vineyards over 60 years old. It was aged for 18 months in a combination of different barrels, foudres, and cement tanks. The 2016 vintage is noted for being a dry and warm but not scorching year, resulting in a deep red wine with remarkable aromatic depth and Mediterranean herb nuances.
Accolades
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) - 94 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Tim Atkin - 95 points
Description
Introduction
Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016 is a complex and elegant red wine from the Priorat region in Catalonia, Spain. Cellers Scala Dei is widely recognized as the oldest winery in the Priorat region, with a history tied to the 12th-century Carthusian monks who originally introduced vine cultivation to these rugged lands. The winery's current philosophy focuses on minimal intervention and a return to historical techniques—such as fermentation with whole clusters in concrete tanks and aging in large foudres—to allow the distinctive mineral character of the licorella slate soils to shine.
Wine Description
The 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby colour with violet hues. The nose is characterized by aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as plum and blackberry, interspersed with floral notes of violet and spicy touches of vanilla and pepper. On the palate, the wine is robust and unctuous, showing volume and maturity with silk-like tannins and a long, persistent finish. This vintage is a blend primarily composed of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan (Cariñena) sourced from historic vineyards over 60 years old. It was aged for 18 months in a combination of different barrels, foudres, and cement tanks. The 2016 vintage is noted for being a dry and warm but not scorching year, resulting in a deep red wine with remarkable aromatic depth and Mediterranean herb nuances.
Accolades
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) - 94 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Tim Atkin - 95 points
