In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass with herbs
Fresh acidity and mineral note complement the clean, delicate fish. -
Mussels with white wine
The wine's citrus and fennel character echo the mussel cooking liquid.
How to serve Scala Dei Pla dels Angels
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1998 — First vintage of Scala Dei Pla dels Angels white wine
Facts
- Producer
- Cellers de Scala Dei
- 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.