Description

The inspiration for Black Slate is a Burgundian concept of village nomenclature, applied to Priorat. Grapes are sourced from vineyards situated close to the village of Escaladei, planted on the famed licorella soils at high altitudes. This is a classic and elegant expression of Priorat, with aromas of black cherries and bramble fruit and a fresh and focused palate.

Black Slate Escaladei Vi de Vila Priorat 2021

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Red Cherry

Raspberry

Blackberry

Earth

Pairing Suggestions

Veal Chop

Grilled Lamb

Lamb Tagine

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Attributes

Type: Red Wine
Style: Bold and Complex Red
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Blend: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Organic Principles
Winemaking: Traditional
Vegan: Certified

Black Slate

Black Slate is a collaboration between Eric Solomon, founder of US-based importer, European Cellars and four estates in the Carthusian Priory of Scala Dei at the foot of the Montsant mountains in extreme southern Catalunya, Spain. These are Conreria d’Scala Dei (Escaladei and La Morera), Celler Cecilio (Gratallops), Bodegas Mas Alta (La Vilella Alta) and Celler Cal Pla (Porrera). An unsolicited bottle of Clos Erasmus many years ago piqued his interest in the region and after visiting he fell for both the region and Daphne Glorian, one of the founders of the modern Priorat, marrying her a short while later.

Catalunya

Catalunya, located in northeastern Spain, is a prominent and diverse wine region known for its rich history and wide range of high-quality wines. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters, ideal for viticulture. Catalunya is renowned for its exceptional Cava, a sparkling wine produced mainly in the Penedès region, known for its freshness and complexity and the area also excels in producing robust reds from varieties such as Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Cariñena, which offer rich fruit flavours and well-structured profiles. White wines, including those from the Xarel·lo and Macabeo grapes, are celebrated for their crispness and aromatic qualities.