Celler Cecilio
Black Slate La Vilella Alta Vi de la Vila Priorat Garnacha Blend
Priorat, Catalunya, Spain
Blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berries, smoke and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and licorice with pepper and spice notes. Long finish, ending with fruit and mineral notes.
Blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berries, smoke and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and licorice with pepper and spice notes. Long finish, ending with fruit and mineral notes.
Oct 15th, 2022
A beautiful blend of Garnache, Carignan, & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, rich aromas plum sauce, and cocoa fill the glass as soon as you pour. These carry over into the full bodied pallate but tertiary flavors of leather, crushed gravel, and fig come through as well (even more so on day 2). Finish is smooth and long but a bit hot (although this wine hides it's 15% abv quite well) with slight bite from the well integrated medium tannins. Paired perfectly with an anniversary celebration at Cafe Lurcat! ($28) [11/12/17]
A beautiful blend of Garnache, Carignan, & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, rich aromas plum sauce, and cocoa fill the glass as soon as you pour. These carry over into the full bodied pallate but tertiary flavors of leather, crushed gravel, and fig come through as well (even more so on day 2). Finish is smooth and long but a bit hot (although this wine hides it's 15% abv quite well) with slight bite from the well integrated medium tannins. Paired perfectly with an anniversary celebration at Cafe Lurcat! ($28) [11/12/17]
2 people found it helpfulNov 12th, 2017
2018 vintage. Mostly garnacha but with some syrah and cabernet sauvignon in there as well. Dark, floral, earthy nose. Medium body. Lots of punch and grip with the mouthfeel and the finish.
2018 vintage. Mostly garnacha but with some syrah and cabernet sauvignon in there as well. Dark, floral, earthy nose. Medium body. Lots of punch and grip with the mouthfeel and the finish.
1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2021
A true black beauty. Rich, dark, and velvety smooth. Black currants, chocolate covered black cherries, a crack of pepper, and a dash of vanilla. A shadowy minerality vibrates throughout this delicious expression of Garnaca's potential. Still young, needs some time to deepen its secondary flavors.
A true black beauty. Rich, dark, and velvety smooth. Black currants, chocolate covered black cherries, a crack of pepper, and a dash of vanilla. A shadowy minerality vibrates throughout this delicious expression of Garnaca's potential. Still young, needs some time to deepen its secondary flavors.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2016
Not my style. More extracted and alcoholic than I'd prefer. You can taste that the fruit is quality, it was just over-done
Not my style. More extracted and alcoholic than I'd prefer. You can taste that the fruit is quality, it was just over-done
1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2015Priorat- nuff said. Spain's mountain goat! rich fruit, pepper and granite dust. Very unique and smooth.
Priorat- nuff said. Spain's mountain goat! rich fruit, pepper and granite dust. Very unique and smooth.
1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2013
Big, Dense, Juicy, I enjoyed this wine very much. I think that it is much better than other Priorats I have had, and it's a fraction of the price
Big, Dense, Juicy, I enjoyed this wine very much. I think that it is much better than other Priorats I have had, and it's a fraction of the price
Jan 20th, 2016Wondefully fruit forward for an old world wine. The Grenache and Carignan come on strong and the can seems to linger in the back end. Dark fruit dominant, with a wonderful baking spice note.
Wondefully fruit forward for an old world wine. The Grenache and Carignan come on strong and the can seems to linger in the back end. Dark fruit dominant, with a wonderful baking spice note.
Sep 6th, 2015
Some serious fruit and rock for the price.
Some serious fruit and rock for the price.
Sep 5th, 2015
Good value from an iconic region. Shared with friends!!!
Good value from an iconic region. Shared with friends!!!
Apr 12th, 2015