Mas d'en Gil Bellmunt, Vins de Vila Tinto Priorat, 2021

Discover why Priorat's slate soils produce wines of silky, refined power. One of Spain's only two DOCa regions, Priorat's distinctive llicorella—a mix of slate and quartz—creates conditions for intensity without harshness. Mas d'en Gil Bellmunt's blend of primarily Garnacha and Cariñena, with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon, ferments in separate plots with natural yeasts before aging in concrete and large oak vats. The 2021 shows the promise of this approach: medium-bodied, silky, fine tannins that suggest both immediate pleasure and years of development.