Priorat. It sounds like some sort of super secret society guarding the secrets of old Europe. It very well may be. Priorat, or Priorato, is a newer appellation of the Montsant region of Spain. Priorat, while a new region officially, has been producing robust wines for some time. Cellars Can Blau has a knack for utilizing the soils of the rather unforgiving Montsant hills. Carinena grapes from sandy clay, Syrah from chalky soil, and Garnacha on slate are blended together to make a medium bodied wine with a huge fruit presence. Blueberries and raspberries run the show here. Earthy accents take second billing.
The better Priorat wines will usually set you back at least half a weeks pay. Can Blau 2005 ($-$$) has been referred to as "poor man's Priorat", but having had quite a few of the higher end Montsants, I can assure you that this wine should cost quite a bit more. Wine Advocate gave this wine 90 points. It's on the wine list at Barcelona.
This wine starts out fruity, and ends up with a little bit of dryness. This is another wine that I would suggest to just about anyone, as it has qualities most people like. This wine is in the running for the ECW top ten of the year.
BUY THIS WINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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