Gran Clos is a red produced by Gran Clos in Priorat, Catalonia, Spain. Made from Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Priorat
Region: Catalonia
Country: Spain
Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Gran Clos is the flagship red of Gran Clos del Priorat in Bellmunt, founded in 1995 by Josep M. Fuentes. It blends old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena with a little Cabernet Sauvignon from the slate slopes around the village, aged in French oak. Rich and concentrated: black cherry and fig with liquorice, graphite, roasted herbs and cocoa, framed by firm tannins and the stony freshness of llicorella soils. It ages for well over a decade.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Catalonia, Spain
Catalonia — a region in northeastern Spain centred on Barcelona, stretching from the Mediterranean coast into the mountainous interior.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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- Clos Martinet — Mas Martinet, Priorat
- Grans Muralles — Bodegas Torres, Conca de Barberà
- Nas del Gegant — Escoda-Sanahuja, Conca de Barberà
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gran Clos from?
Gran Clos is produced by Gran Clos in Priorat, Catalonia, Spain.
What grapes are in Gran Clos?
Gran Clos is a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon.