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Black Slate Gratallops

Celler Cecilio

Black Slate Gratallops Bottle
Appellation
Priorat
Variety
Garnatxa Negra, Carinyena, Syrah
Age of Vines
20-65+
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Schist
Altitude
400-500 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, natural yeast fermentation in tank, 20–25 day maceration
Aging
9 months in tank and French oak barrels, vegan

Overview

August Vicent is not only the proprietor of Celler Cecilio, the oldest registered estate in Priorat (established in 1942), but he happens to be a neighbor of Daphne Glorian and Eric Solomon in the small village of Gratallops. He makes characterful, lush, and exotically-spiced wines from his vineyards in the village and has been persuaded to sell us some for our Black Slate Gratallops. It is a blend of Garnatxa Negra, Carinyena, and Syrah from vines ranging from 20 to 65+ years old. Fermented entirely with indigenous yeasts, it is aged in a combination of concrete and French oak barrels.

Ratings & Reviews

96

2019 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: JD

91

2018 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: WA

95

2017 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: JD

92

2016 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: JD

90+

2016 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: WA

90

2015 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: WA

90

2013 Black Slate Gratallops

Source: IWC

Catalunya, Spain
  • Location
    Catalunya, Spain
  • Appellation
    Priorat
  • Proprietor
    August Vicent
  • Winemaker
    August Vicent
  • Size / Elevation
    9 hectares / 400-500 meters

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