COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Garnacha, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Celler Cal Pla SL
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cal Pla Negre is a red wine from Celler Cal Pla SL, produced in the DOQ Priorat region of Catalonia, Spain. This wine is a blend of Garnacha, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards around the village of Porrera. The estate, Celler Cal Pla, has a history dating back to 1814 and is managed by the seventh generation of the SangenĂs family. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 450 meters on slate soils, with some vines exceeding a century in age. The wine is noted for its expression of the local terroir and its favorable price-quality ratio within the Priorat appellation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on steep, terraced slopes.
Fact 02
Soils are primarily 'llicorella' (slate).
Fact 03
Some vines at the estate are over 100 years old.
Fact 04
This wine is considered a great value for Priorat.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cal Pla Negre is produced by Celler Cal Pla SL, a family winery with a long history in the DOQ Priorat. The grapes, a blend of Garnacha, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, are sourced from vineyards planted on slate soils at an altitude of 450 meters. The harvest is carried out manually. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in used French and American oak barriques. The winemaking process combines traditional methods with modern equipment, aiming to express the unique characteristics of the Priorat terroir.
