Winery Scala DeiMasdeu de Scala Dei Priorat
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat of the Winery Scala Dei is in the top 10 of wines of Priorat.
Taste structure of the Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat from the Winery Scala Dei
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat of Winery Scala Dei in the region of Catalogne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat of Winery Scala Dei in the region of Catalogne often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat
Pairings that work perfectly with Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat
Original food and wine pairings with Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat
The Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat of Winery Scala Dei matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, ramadan berber soup (harira) or duck breast with orange sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Scala Dei's Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
The wines produced a long time ago in the Berry region from this grape variety were considered to be the best in the region. Today, Genouillet is in danger of extinction, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the black tressot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Masdeu de Scala Dei Priorat from Winery Scala Dei are 2012, 2011, 2014, 2013 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Scala Dei
The Winery Scala Dei is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Priorat to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Priorat
The wine region of Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.
The wine region of Catalogne
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan and Cataluña in Spanish) is an autonomous community in the Northeast of Spain. It extends from the historic county (comarca) of Montsia in the South to the border with France in the north. The Mediterranean Sea forms its eastern border and offers 580 km of coastline. The Catalunya D.
The word of the wine: Sulphur
An antiseptic and antioxidant substance known since antiquity, probably already used by the Romans. But it was only in modern times that its use was rediscovered. It will allow a better conservation of the wine and thus favour its export. Sulphur also gave the 18th century winegrower the possibility of extending the maceration period without fearing that the wine would turn sour and thus go from dark rosé wines to the red wines of today. Excessive sulphur, on the other hand, kills happiness, paralysing the aromas and causing headaches.
