This Is Exemplary. From a Master Somm.

From: Wine of the Month Club Sep-15-2024 11:19:am

The name Clos Pissarra is derived from the Catalan word for slate, as this is the soil that covers the regions of Montsant (sacred mountain) and Priorat (priory), that lie about 85 miles southwest of Barcelona.

Priorat has quickly established itself as the premier wine region in Spain, producing wines of great intensity and concentration but yet remaining elegant and balanced. The most highly regarded sites comes from the villages of Bellmunt del Priorat, El Molar, El Lloar, Gratallops and Porrera.

Montsant has found a most comfortable niche, being described as a softer, more approachable version of Priorat, and a great value. The most highly touted sites in the appellation are found in the villages of Falset and Capçanes.

El Ramon (meaning the one known as Ramon in Catalan) refers to Ramon Marco, the vineyard manager, whose passion and commitment to his work is what helps the winery produce the quality of wines they strive for. This bottling is made up of three vineyards all within the town of Bellmunt del Priorat. The wine is made of about 50% Grenache, 20% Carignan, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Yields on these very steep hillsides, where the only thing you see on the ground is slate (locally referred to as licorella) are typically less than 1 ton to the acre!

This wine is perfectly aged and speaks of Spanish pedigree.