La Conreria d’Scala Dei 2009 La Conreria Red (Priorat)

Country: Spain / La Conreria
Variety: Red Blend Catalonia
Winery: La Conreria d’Scala Dei / Priorat

Gritty and raisiny up front, this has notes of tar and jammy blackberry. It feels resiny and tough, with carob, chocolate, baked berry and roasted plum flavors. The chocolate element persists on the finish, which is big, tannic and lasting.