COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca, Moscatel
PRODUCER
Celler Cal Pla SL
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cal Pla Blanc is a white wine from Celler Cal Pla SL, a winery with a history dating back to 1814 and now in its seventh generation of family winemaking. It originates from the esteemed D.O.Q. Priorat region in Catalonia, Spain, specifically the sub-region of Porrera. This wine is notable for its blend of traditional Catalan grape varieties: Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca, and Moscatel. It is considered an excellent entry point into the white wines of Priorat, showcasing the region's unique terroir through a combination of native grapes and thoughtful oak aging. The winery is recognized for its long-standing dedication to viticulture and winemaking, maintaining old vines and an historic estate.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A rare white wine from the red-dominated Priorat appellation.
Fact 02
Crafted by a family winery with over 200 years of history.
Fact 03
Features a blend of three classic Catalan white grapes.
Fact 04
A great introduction to Priorat's white wine potential.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cal Pla Blanc begins with hand-harvested grapes from the last week of September. The grapes undergo a 24-hour maceration period with their skins before fermentation. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for five months on its lees. This aging occurs in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels, with sizes of 225 and 300 litres. The vineyard practices are informed by the estate's long history, with vines averaging 15 years old grown on slate soils at an altitude of 300 meters.
