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Red Wine Scala Dei Cartoixa 2019
Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of old-vines Grenache and Carignan aged for 18 months in French oak vats, oak barrels and concrete diposits.
Crianza. 18 Months in distinct containers
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
Wineries: Scala Dei
P 93/93+
93
93
Availability: In stock
€36.70
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Produced by the prestigious Scala Dei winery in the historical craddle of DOQ Priorat, the red wine Scala Dei Cartoixa is an exquisite, characterful blend of Grenache and Carignan.
The grapes are sourced from vineyards 65 years old on average, located between 400 and 800 metres of altitude.
Each variety and each individual plot was hand-harvested and individually vinified in concrete diposits. After a 21-day maceration, this Spanish red wine was fermented under controlled temperature.
After that, the red wine Scala Dei Cartoixa 2019 was aged for 18 months in French oak vats, French oak barrels and concrete diposits.
It is importatn to decant this Priorat red wine at least 1 hour before drinking.
Pair this Crianza red wine with game dishes, Thanksgiving roasts and casseroles.
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| Appearance | The red wine Scala Dei Cartoixa is medium purple with a ruby rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Gently mineral and enticingly floral, this blend of Grenache and Carignan conveys aromas of bilberries and raspberries, with a splash of bitter cocoa, some smokey and spicy undertones and lively remembrances of Mediterranean garrigue. |
| Palate | Complex and medium to full-bodied, this wine from bodega Scala Dei has a lush texture, round tannins and a metallic-earthy acidity. Very long, with deep earthy and mineral remembrances, a hint of spices and a floral and berryish aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | Showcasing the gentle side of Priorat, the red wine Scala Dei Cartoixa 2019 effortlessly combines depth and drinkability. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Scala Dei Cartoixa 2018: Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Peñín 93. Wine & Spirits 92. Scala Dei Cartoixa 2017: Enterwine 91. Parker 92/92+.Guía Peñín 92 puntos. J. Suckling 92. Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Guía Peñín 92. Decanter 93. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
| Parker's Score | 93/93+ |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha, Cariñena. |
| Pairings | Blue cheeses, Civet, Cured cheeses, Foie Gras, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
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A personal favorite
Flawless wine from bodega Scala Dei. Elegant, intense and characterful.
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(Posted on 10 January 2022)
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