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Black Slate Escaladei

Black Slate

Black Slate Escaladei Bottle
Appellation
Priorat
Variety
Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinyena
Age of Vines
40-100
Farming
Certified organic
Soil
Llicorella, clay limestone
Altitude
500 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, destemmed, 2 day pre-fermentation maceration, fermented in concrete, 20 day maceration
Aging
18 months in French oak foudres (50HL) and 500L French oak demi-muids, vegan

Press Review

It has a bright ruby color, very Garnacha, with an herbal and slightly reduced personality but with floral tones and a pretty nose... Pretty elegant

- Luis Gutiérrez, 2021 vintage

Overview

Black Slate Escaladei, a blend of Garnatxa with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and/or Carinyena sourced from the foothills of the Montsant mountains. It stands out among its Black Slate siblings as the most elegant of the lineup, inclined more towards red fruit than black, with a high-toned minerality and spiciness. It is selected from fruit aged in foudre and French oak demi-muids.

Ratings & Reviews

92+

2021 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: WA

93

2017 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: JS

92+

2016 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: WA

95

2016 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: JD

92

2014 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: WA

92

2013 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: WA

91

2012 Black Slate Escaladei

Source: IWC

Catalunya, Spain
  • Location
    Catalunya, Spain
  • Appellation
    Priorat
  • Proprietor
    Eric Solomon
  • Winemaker
    Various
  • Size / Elevation
    9-60 hectares each hectares / 250-650 meters

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