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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Planots

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast lamb with garlic and herbs, Catalan stewed wild boar. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Celler Cal Pla is a small family estate in Porrera, one of the municipality's established producers. Planots is the main red, drawing from old-vine plots on the steep terraces above the village.

  1. 2001First commercial vintage of Planots from Celler Cal Pla

Facts

Producer
Celler Cal Pla · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
14 months in French oak, used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€30-50 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
2001

Frequently asked about Planots

What does Planots taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Planots?

Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Planots?

Roast lamb with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan stewed wild boar is the other strong match. The wine's firm structure and dark fruit are built for roasted lamb.

What grapes are in Planots?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

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