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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast venison with juniper Concentration and dark fruit intensity match venison's richness.More wines for venison →
- Grilled T-bone steak with bone marrow Firm tannins and mineral depth find their match in prime beef.More wines for steak →
- Aged Iberian shoulder The wine's density and structure match the complexity of aged cured pork.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Scala Dei Prior
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with juniper, Grilled T-bone steak with bone marrow, Aged Iberian shoulder. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Prior is the premium single-vineyard expression from Cellers de Scala Dei, named for the prior who led the Carthusian monastery adjacent to the estate. It represents the estate's highest selection from old-vine plots.
- 2001First vintage of Scala Dei Prior as the prestige cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Cellers de Scala Dei · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 20 months in new French oak barrels
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €60-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Scala Dei Prior
What does Scala Dei Prior taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish.
When should I drink Scala Dei Prior?
Drink 8-25 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 Prior?
Roast venison with juniper is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled T-bone steak with bone marrow and Aged Iberian shoulder. Concentration and dark fruit intensity match venison's richness.
What grapes are in Scala Dei Prior?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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