Cellers de Scala Dei

Negre Priorat Grenache

8.924 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Priorat, Catalunya, Spain
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Winery dates back to the 12th century, Scala Dei (Latin for "Ladder of God"). Since 2000, Grupo Codorniu has assumed management of Winery. Tried older vintages which to me were mediocre, the ‘11 is a step up! Aromas of rich berry fruit with a mineral character. On the palate ripe black cherry and currant flavors with black pepper notes. Fine tannins, good balance, lingering ending with fresh fruit with slight earthy tones. Nice value!

Winery dates back to the 12th century, Scala Dei (Latin for "Ladder of God"). Since 2000, Grupo Codorniu has assumed management of Winery. Tried older vintages which to me were mediocre, the ‘11 is a step up! Aromas of rich berry fruit with a mineral character. On the palate ripe black cherry and currant flavors with black pepper notes. Fine tannins, good balance, lingering ending with fresh fruit with slight earthy tones. Nice value!

Dec 3rd, 2018
LA
8.5

Currant, spicy hints, tannin aware wine, and remnants of this light cherry cough syrup flavour.

Currant, spicy hints, tannin aware wine, and remnants of this light cherry cough syrup flavour.

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2015
Paul Masson

Imported by Aveniu brands. Juicy, spicy, a little hot, pretty enjoyable. 100% "Garnatxa," 14.5% ABV.

Imported by Aveniu brands. Juicy, spicy, a little hot, pretty enjoyable. 100% "Garnatxa," 14.5% ABV.

Feb 22nd, 2013
Kathryn Sabol

First sniff smelled like smoky bacon. Black currant and oak.

First sniff smelled like smoky bacon. Black currant and oak.

Apr 4th, 2015
Charlie Stevenson

At Sam's

At Sam's

Jun 8th, 2014
Andrew Finglas

Good sippable red

Good sippable red

Nov 16th, 2013
Michael Solway

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Mar 13th, 2015
Blake Leja

Sommelier Prosecco Restaurant

9.2

Blake had this 11 years ago

Blake had this 11 years ago

Feb 14th, 2014
Saida Santana Margalef

Saida had this 11 years ago

Saida had this 11 years ago

Feb 8th, 2014
Daniel M

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Aug 15th, 2016