Sant Antoni is a single-vineyard wine from Scala Dei’s oldest plots, once cultivated by Carhusian monks. It revives 70s winemaking traditional methods to showcase the elegance, refinement and fragrance of Grenache, defined by the altitude and the clay soil of this historical heritage.

The 2022 harvest was the fastest in the history of Cellers de Scala Dei due to that year’s fierce summer. It was the hottest and driest summer on record, disrupting the usual Mediterranean climate with an extremely dry winter, spring, and summer.

This drought affected the vines, resulting in yields 5% lower than usual at our estate. On a positive note, the lack of humidity ensured exceptional grape health, with the fruit entering the winery in perfect condition. The heat brought the harvest forward by ten days and accelerated ripening in the later-maturing zones. This forced an unprecedented pace, completing the harvest in just four weeks instead of the usual six. The result is concentrated, powerful wines that, thanks to our high-altitude Grenaches, retain the finesse, freshness, and elegance that define Scala Dei.