COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Garnacha Negra, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Celler Joan Simó
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Sentius is a red wine from Celler Joan Simó, produced in the DOQ Priorat region of Catalonia, Spain. The 2020 vintage is a blend of Garnacha Negra (60%), Cariñena (10%), Syrah (15%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). The grapes are sourced from the La Garranxa vineyard in Porrera, planted in 1999, and grown on the characteristic 'llicorella' slate soils. Celler Joan Simó was founded in 1999 with a commitment to producing high-quality wines that express their origin, reflecting a family legacy in Priorat winemaking and a philosophy centered on consistency, passion, quality, and responsible farming. This wine is distinctive for its harmonious balance of freshness, acidity, fruit expression, and minerality, showcasing the qualities of older Garnacha and Cariñena vines alongside international varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes hail from the La Garranxa vineyard in Porrera, a prime Priorat sub-region.
Fact 02
Vines are planted on steep slopes with the iconic 'llicorella' slate soil.
Fact 03
Average yield is a mere 1.5 kg per vine, concentrating flavor.
Fact 04
The blend features a significant proportion of Garnacha Negra (60%).
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Sentius begins with a cold pre-fermentative maceration for three days at 10°C, followed by alcoholic fermentation in fiber tanks with temperatures controlled up to 28°C. Total maceration lasts for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats or barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for 15 months in French oak barrels, with a specific composition of 50% first-year, 40% second-year, and 10% new oak. Manual harvesting is employed to ensure fruit quality.
