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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Mató Our pick ACREFA describes mató as clearly white, with a delicate taste recalling milk. These dry whites are fermented in steel with little or no oak and carry high or medium acidity, so they freshen the cheese without covering it.

How to serve Scala Dei Pla dels Angels

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 bass with herbs, Mussels with white wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pla dels Angels is the white wine from Scala Dei, named for one of the estate's historic plots. Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo are the traditional white varieties grown alongside the red varieties in Priorat.

  1. 1998First vintage of Scala Dei Pla dels Angels white wine

Facts

Producer
Cellers de Scala Dei · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€20-30 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Scala Dei Pla dels Angels

What does Scala Dei Pla dels Angels taste like?

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

When should I drink Scala Dei Pla dels Angels?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Scala Dei Pla dels Angels?

Grilled sea bass with herbs is the canonical pairing; Mussels with white wine is the other strong match. Fresh acidity and mineral note complement the clean, delicate fish.

What grapes are in Scala Dei Pla dels Angels?

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

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