2020 Black Slate "La Vilella Alta", Priorat, Spain

2020 Black Slate "La Vilella Alta", Priorat, Spain

The 2020 Black Slate "La Vilella Alta" is a rich yet energetic Priorat red, offering aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum layered with notes of licorice, rosemary, graphite, and smoky spice. The palate is concentrated and velvety, with firm minerality, polished tannins, and a long, savory finish marked by dark fruit and slate-driven tension.

$28.99
$28.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

Sourced from vineyards surrounding the village of La Vilella Alta, this wine is crafted primarily from Garnacha and Cariñena grown on Priorat’s famed llicorella slate soils. These steep, rocky sites contribute intensity, minerality, and natural concentration. Fermented with minimal intervention and aged in neutral oak, the 2020 vintage balances Priorat’s characteristic depth and power with freshness and precision, resulting in a wine that is both expressive and approachable.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Black Slate is a collaborative project focused on showcasing the individuality of Priorat’s villages through site-specific wines. Working with old-vine fruit and traditional regional varieties, the project emphasizes transparency of terroir and restrained winemaking. Their wines highlight the rugged beauty, mineral complexity, and distinct personality of Priorat while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Details:

Grape(s) Garnacha, Cariñena
Farming Organic