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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bream with herbs Delicate white fish pairs with the wine's saline mineral and citrus freshness.More wines for fish →
  • Escabeche of anchovies Vinegar-pickled anchovies find a match in the wine's saline mineral and acidic freshness.More wines for fish →
  • Goat's cheese salad with walnuts Tangy cheese and walnut echo the wine's almond and citrus notes.More wines for lamb →

How to serve Cecilio Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled sea bream with herbs, Escabeche of anchovies, Goat's cheese salad with walnuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cecilio Blanc was added as the white expression of Cellers Cecilio, utilising old Garnacha Blanca vines in Gratallops to explore the white wine potential of the DOQ Priorat appellation.

  1. 2008Cecilio Blanc first produced from old Garnacha Blanca in Gratallops

Facts

Producer
Cellers Cecilio · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Blanca
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Aged in used French oak barrique
ABV
13.0%
Price
€16-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Frequently asked about Cecilio Blanc

What does Cecilio Blanc taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Cecilio Blanc?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cecilio Blanc?

Grilled sea bream with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Escabeche of anchovies and Goat's cheese salad with walnuts. Delicate white fish pairs with the wine's saline mineral and citrus freshness.

What grapes are in Cecilio Blanc?

The blend is Garnacha Blanca. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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