La Conreria d'Scala Dei Black Slate Escaladei Priorat 2018 (Spain) Rated 92VM

VinoUS Media Review
Rated 92
Deep, shimmering violet. Lively dark berry, potpourri and licorice aromas are complemented by smoky mineral and exotic spice flourishes. Juicy and lively on the palate, offering pliant black raspberry, bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors that deepen and become sweeter with air. Finishes very long and spicy, with solid mineral thrust and polished, slow-building tannins that sneak in late. Drink 2023-2032. (By Josh Raynolds on March 2021)

Wine Tasting Notes
La Conreria d'Scala Dei Black Slate Escaladei Priorat, a blend of Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carinyena sourced from the foothills of the Montsant mountains. It stands out among its Black Slate siblings as the most elegant of the lineup being inclined more towards red fruit than black, with a high-toned minerality and spiciness. It is selected from fruit aged in foudre and French oak demi-muids.