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Negre

2006 Priorat Garnatxa negra

Scala Dei Negre, a remarkable wine from the esteemed Priorat region, showcases the incredible potential of Garnatxa negra. This vibrant red captivates the senses with its inviting color and an alluring bouquet of dark fruit, underscored by hints of spice and earthiness. The wine presents a medium body that balances richness with elegance, making it wonderfully approachable. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a delightful lift that enhances its fruit intensity, which is both prominent and satisfying. The tannins are well-integrated yet notable, adding structure without overshadowing the wine's inherent fruit character. With its meticulously crafted profile, Scala Dei Negre is a splendid representation of Priorat's unique terroir, promising a rewarding experience for those who indulge in this vintage.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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