Gran Cruor Priorat DO

From the outset, the Casa Gran del Siurana project aimed to create modern, high-quality wines and guarantee the highest possible quality from planting the vines to the winemaking process. The Casa Gran vineyard is located on the plain. The soil consists of sediments from the Siurana River. Within this vineyard stands the Casa Gran building, which gives the winery its name: a three-century-old structure, formerly the residence of the Carthusian monks of Scala Dei. La Fredat is a terraced vineyard. The soil consists of Llicorella, a weathered schist typical of the Priorat region. The unique characteristic of this soil is its loose stratification, which allows the vine roots to penetrate to great depths, thus mitigating the high temperatures and absorbing numerous nutrients from the soil. These two distinct terroirs, planted with a wide variety of grape varieties, are the key to crafting such complex and rich wines as GR-174, Cruor, and Gran Cruor. If one could fill a bottle with the aromas of this region, it would be the aromas of this wine, which bears the name of the hiking trail. The blend consists of Garnatxa, Caranyena, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 5 months in French oak barrels, it displays a deep, dark cherry-red color. Intense fresh and floral aromas with a hint of mint. On the palate, it is fruity and rounded, with a fine structure yet complex. A balanced and elegant wine. Guia Penin 92 points Best Buy