Marco Abella, Priorat (Spain) 2010

This is Marco Abella’s introductory wine; composed of 60 percent Garnacha, 25 percent Cariñena, and 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Loidana is easy-drinking for a Priorat (which can be tough and unapproachable when young).  The Garnacha used here is from young vines, 10 years old and up, which accounts for the wine’s drinkability.  It has deep, but fairly soft tannins, is very well-balanced, will age for several years, and will improve with age.