# Cal Pla Negre (2021)

- **Producer:** Celler Cal Pla SL
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** liquorice, red plum, black plum, eucalyptus, black cherry, dried herbs, raspberry, coffee, vanilla, cloves, cedar, chocolate, smoke, leather, forest floor, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

The Cal Pla Negre is a red wine from Celler Cal Pla SL, produced in the DOQ Priorat region of Catalonia, Spain. This wine is a blend of Garnacha, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards around the village of Porrera. The estate, Celler Cal Pla, has a history dating back to 1814 and is managed by the seventh generation of the Sangenís family. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 450 meters on slate soils, with some vines exceeding a century in age. The wine is noted for its expression of the local terroir and its favorable price-quality ratio within the Priorat appellation.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are planted on steep, terraced slopes.
- Soils are primarily 'llicorella' (slate).
- Some vines at the estate are over 100 years old.
- This wine is considered a great value for Priorat.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and polished tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like lamb, beef, and pork. The medium acidity helps to cut through fattier dishes, while the concentrated fruit notes can stand up to robust flavors and savory herbs.

## Wine making process

The Cal Pla Negre is produced by Celler Cal Pla SL, a family winery with a long history in the DOQ Priorat. The grapes, a blend of Garnacha, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, are sourced from vineyards planted on slate soils at an altitude of 450 meters. The harvest is carried out manually. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in used French and American oak barriques. The winemaking process combines traditional methods with modern equipment, aiming to express the unique characteristics of the Priorat terroir.