Red Wine Scala Dei Prior 2021

Crianza red wine from Priorat. Blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.

Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Priorat
Wineries: Scala Dei
ñ 92 92 92

Availability: In stock

€23.10
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One of the mid-range products of the famed Scala Dei winery, the wine Scala Dei Prior is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah sorted from 35 to 65-year-old vineyards planted in clay and slate (llicorella) soils at altitudes from 400 to 600 metres, in the heart of world-famous DOQ Priorat.

Hand-harvested in little boxes and selected on site and in the cellar, the grapes were destemmed, gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. After that, this Spanish red wine was transferred into French oak barrels and French oak vats for 12 months.

Finally, the red wine Scala Dei Prior 2021 was bottled and aged for a further 12 months before its commercial release.

It is advisable to decant this Crianza red wine 1 hour before drinking.

Pair this red wine from Priorat with meat recipes.

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Appearance

The red wine Scala Dei Prior is medium purple with a garnet and bluish rim.

Nose

This blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is gently mineral, lively and nuanced. Notes of blue flowers, spices and wild berries, with some toasted and smokey nuances.

Palate

Smooth-bodied, round and very fresh, this wine from bodega Scala Dei has a linear, steely acidity, some dusty tannins and a long finish with remembrances of mulberries, pencil lead, wet stones and garrigue. 

Our personal opinion

The red wine Scala Dei Prior 2021 is a faultless Priorat. No more, no less.

OTHER VINTAGES

Scala Dei Prior 2019:

Enterwine 91. Peñín 93.

Scala Dei Prior 2017:

Enterwine 91. Guía de los 365 días (Vivir el Vino) - 94 points.

Year 2021
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 French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 12
Peñin Score 92
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 92
Percentage of variety Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
Pairings Bull meat, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Mushrooms, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner
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Impressive wine
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Fantastic Garnacha, super intense and super fresh at the same time. Real Priorat character.
Review by (Posted on 10 January 2022)
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