COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Cellers Scala Dei
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Scala Dei Cartoixa 2018 is a red wine from Cellers Scala Dei, the oldest winery in Priorat, Spain. Its history is intertwined with the Carthusian monks who first cultivated vines in the region in the 12th century. The wine is a significant part of Priorat's wine history, being among the first to be bottled under the Priorat DOCa appellation. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, between 400 and 800 meters, on the distinctive 'licorella' slate soils characteristic of the region. This unique terroir and the use of old vines contribute to the wine's distinctiveness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oldest winery in Priorat.
Fact 02
One of the first wines bottled under Priorat DOCa.
Fact 03
Vines are up to 65 years old.
Fact 04
Named 'Stairway to God' by monks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Scala Dei Cartoixa begins with hand-harvesting grapes from old vines. Fermentation takes place in small cement tanks with controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The winery emphasizes sustainable viticulture and a philosophy of minimal intervention to express the distinctiveness of the Priorat terroir.
