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Creu Celta and Terra Sagrada come from Salanques, one of the coolest ‘climats’ in Priorat. The area is a virtual viticultural ‘paradise’ and the McAlindon family established a vineyard in this region in 2003.
Creu Celta is an expression of the traditional grapes of the region. It is a mixture of very old vines (70+ years) plus maturing vines planted over 20 years ago. With each passing year Creu Celta is delivering greater complexity and voluptuousness.
Terra Sagrada is an expression of the noble Syrah grape variety. Traditionally found in the Rhône, this variety excels in the demanding slate based soils of Priorat.
Today Priorat is producing some of the world’s greatest wines and both Creu Celta and Terra Sagrada aspire to join these ranks.
When we first conceived of Creu Celta, it was important that we used imagery that had a strong link with our homeland.
The symbol for Creu Celta (meaning ‘Celtic Cross’ in Catalan) is inspired by the exceptional 15th Century High Cross found on Devenish Island in County Fermanagh in the North of Ireland.
The Vineyard
The vineyard is planted in the traditional Llicorella soil, a type of slate. The vines have to struggle to survive in this dry mountainous climate, but those that do yield exceptionally concentrated fruit, which give complex and long lived wines.
The vineyard contains 70+ year old Garnatxa (Grenache) vines and in 2003/04 terracing was created which allowed more planting to occur. More Garnatxa, some Samsó (Carignan) and a little Syrah were selected.
- Garnatxa is the key grape of the region, and is the classic Mediterranean red grape. It offers red fruits, spice and in the right terroir produces ‘world class’ wines.
- Samsó thrives in Priorat. It is a great blending partner to Garnatxa due to its tannin, acidity and colour.
- Syrah whilst not native to the region adds depth, dark fruit and complexity.
Silver Medal Winner - International Wine Challenge 2026
``Rich and earthy with herbs and spice over black fruit flavours and long length. Serious and rewarding.``
2022
NEW VINTAGE! IN STOCK NOW
Creu Celta
“SILVER MEDAL International Wine Challenge 2026.
Creu Celta comes from Salanques, one of the coolest ‘climats’ in Priorat.
Direct Wine Shipments established the vineyard in this remarkable region in 2003.
All fruit has been sourced from our vineyard in Salanques, one of the coolest ‘terroirs’ in Priorat.
With a clutch of medals and awards for its many releases Creu Celta still continues to impress. 2022 was a very hot vintage yet the Garnacha & Carinena have adapted to the heat as always. This release still has a wonderful freshness and elegance.
Production was small but grapes were exceptionally healthy.
“The 2022’s are very good and display a rich, fruity round profile. This vintage is a more typical year, little rain, hot and dry. Slightly lower acidity but a lovely richness”
(Silvia Puig : Winemaker of Creu Celta & Terra Sagrada)
95% Grenache & 5% Carinena. Displays notes of dark chocolate, pepper, cherry, raspberry, pine and a savoury minerality. Full, long with a rich finish.
Redolent of top Chateauneuf du Pape!
For more information, telephone: 028 9050 8000.
Silver Medal Winner - International Wine Challenge 2026
``A definite sense of place to this wine, dark earthy plum and damson flavours, fresh, spicy, earthy notes and a promising future.``
2022
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Terra Sagrada
“SILVER MEDAL International Wine Challenge 2026.
“SILVER MEDAL Global Syrah Masters 2025.
Our tiny production 100% Syrah (Shiraz) has received a lot of praise since its launch. The 5th vintage offers a full & rich glassful. Blueberry & black olive notes are underpinned by smoky & mineral nuances. A big powerful red, its equally sumptuous and elegant. Enjoy!
100% Syrah (Shiraz). Full & rich with dark fruit flavours (blackcurrant, blue berry) with savoury black olive notes underpinned by smoky & mineral character.
“The 2022’s are very good and display a rich, fruity round profile. This vintage is a more typical year, little rain, hot and dry. Slightly lower acidity but a lovely richness”
(Silvia Puig : Winemaker of Creu Celta & Terra Sagrada)
A blockbuster Syrah not unlike a Barossa Shiraz!
2024
OUR FIRST WHITE WINE! IN STOCK NOW!
Creu Celta Blanc
100% Garnacha Blanc
Our first white wine from Priorat! From a very small vineyard of Grenache Blanc, planted 25 years ago by Carlos Cubells, on a 70% slope. 500 metres altitude!
The aromas burst with green fruit & citrus notes. Plump & rich with juicy pear flavours that lead into lean herbal notes of green almond, dried green herbs with minerality (slate soils). Medium to full bodied.
For full flavoured seafood, poultry and pork dishes.
Morello cherry, violets, pepper,smoke, vanilla.
High, fine tannins and bright, red fruit that together tame the alcohol.
Michael Palij M.W.
wine in a top appellation, rather than just churning out
ordinary wine somewhere boring.” Charles Metcalfe
Oz Clarke’s Wine Guide as one of the UK’s ‘Top 250 wines’!
this manages to keep a fresh plum depth, and when you mix that with figs and dates
and prunes, some fairly mighty tannins and a rather lifted acidity,
it’s as though all the red wine flavours have been baked into a sticky Saharan stew.
And it’s smashing. Well done, lads. Sláinte. (Oz Clarke – Webster’s Wine Guide)
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