NZ
Australia
Founded 1163, Scala Dei is Priorat's oldest winery, blending historic tradition with mountain terroir.
Cartoixa, flagship cuvée, sourced from ancient plots.
Blend of Garnatxa and Carignan, aged 18 months in French & American oak.
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Description
Founded in 1163 and set among the rugged hills of Priorat, Scala Dei is the region's most historic estate, cultivating old-vine Garnacha and Carignan on terraced licorella soils. The 2019 Cartoixa is the winery's flagship, sourced from some of Priorat's oldest plots, where hand-harvested grapes benefit from dramatic elevation and slate terroir. Each variety is fermented separately with native yeasts in small stainless steel tanks, followed by a gentle maceration to build structure while preserving freshness. The blend then matures for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, gaining aromatic complexity and integration. The finished wine reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, wild herbs, and spice, with a palate that is full-bodied yet vibrant, supported by firm tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, mineral-driven finish, promising further development with cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Palate:Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Founded in 1163 and set among the rugged hills of Priorat, Scala Dei is the region's most historic estate, cultivating old-vine Garnacha and Carignan on terraced licorella soils. The 2019 Cartoixa is the winery's flagship, sourced from some of Priorat's oldest plots, where hand-harvested grapes benefit from dramatic elevation and slate terroir. Each variety is fermented separately with native yeasts in small stainless steel tanks, followed by a gentle maceration to build structure while preserving freshness. The blend then matures for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, gaining aromatic complexity and integration. The finished wine reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, wild herbs, and spice, with a palate that is full-bodied yet vibrant, supported by firm tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, mineral-driven finish, promising further development with cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Palate:
Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Cheese
Pork
Poultry
Red Meat