Black Slate Porrera

Black Slate Porrera is made by Mas den Compte - one of the oldest grape-growing families in the Priorat. The Sangenis family had historically sold the entirety of their production to the local coop until 1995 when they formed a new company, Mas den Compte, to bottle wine under their own name. Now, young Joan Sangenis manages the estate. In a region where almost everyone has a few vines over 50 years old, the Sangenis familys entire vineyard is practically this old, with several small parcels of 100+ year old vines of Grenache and Carignan. This old vine material means that yields are extremely low and concentration is quite high.Tasting Notes Deep ruby. Vibrant aromas of raspberry, cherry, Asian spices, minerals and fresh flowers. Silky and graceful but at the same time sharply focused, offering sweet red fruit flavors and no obvious tannins. -International Wine CellarVarieties: 60% Garnatxa, 40% CarinenaAge of Vines: 60-100 years oldSoils: Schist/llicorellaAging: 12 months in 2 year old barrelsRating: 93 WA 92rr