This 2019 M de Mas Igneus is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 28% Grenache 25% Merlot and 7% Carignan.
This red wine takes its name from Matteo, the name of the son of Ornella and Jerome, the owners of the vineyard. Obtained from the assemblage of international and national varieties. All grapes are selected and vinified in order of ripening, until the final blending.
The 65% (international varieties) is aged in French oak barrels to get the oxygen needed to polish the tannins and get some more complex nuances. The remaining 35% (national varieties) in steel vats to preserve the fruit purity of Carignan and Grenache.
In the glass a brilliant purple garnet color with ruby reflections.
In the medium (+) nose aromas of red cherries, wild berries and raspberries. Also stone fruits like peach and plum, red berry jelly, cooked plums, fresh leather and a hint of fine cocoa powder.
On the full palate candied fruit, black cherry, bitter orange peel and candied date with an unmistakable Priorat warmth. A delicate anise and licorice tannin accompanies the palate until the silky and persistent finish.
Pairs perfectly with:
Grilled meats, rice, pasta and all kinds of Mexican recipes.
This blend of international and typical Priorat grapes has the following characteristics:
Alcohol content: 15 %
PH 3,32
Total acidity: 4.12 g / l H2SO4
Residual sugar: 0.9 g / l
Bottling date: April 2021
Yield: 26 hl/ha
Recommended drinking temperature: 16ºc
Harvest: Hand picked
Maturation: French oak barrels
Certification: Organic farming
Ratings:
Wine enthusiast 2002: 93 points
92 Peñín 2022 points
95 points Guia Vinos Gourmet
Accompanied by a book:
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.
The Shadow of the Wind: The Graveyard of Forgotten Books by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Accompanied by a series:
Sons of anarchy
Dexter
Best time to enjoy it:
A barbecue with friends, a picnic in the mountains, a spring afternoon or a leisurely dinner.
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