l'Expressio del Priorat Single Bottle
Country: Spain Region: Priorat, Spain
Varietal: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Vintage: 2019 Category: Red Wine Colour: Red
Producer: Mas La Mola
Description:
L‘Expressió del Priorat is made by the team at Mas La Mola. Their aim was to produce a wine that offers the structure of classic Priorat while being ready to drink young. Most of the fruit comes from younger vines in Mas La Mola’s vineyards, which are supplemented by the two other vineyards that they manage. Farmed organically, the vines are planted on the region’s distinctive llicorella slate soils and have an average age of 20 years old. A blend of 45% Garnatxa, 45% Cariñena and 10% Syrah. Winemaker Jordi Masdeu wants to preserve the freshness of the wine, so the blend is left in stainless steel for eight months before bottling.
Tasting Note:
This could only be Spanish wine, even from the colour, but definitely from the nose and palate. It is gorgeous and if you don't know what old vines Grenache can do, again, this wine is going to blow your mind. Subtle at first, it grows and grows with almost floral notes over the powerful but supple and luscious palate with plummy, blueberry, spicy and herbaceous flavours. It's very, very good and very, very tasty.
These high octane wines can be tricky to match, but we've found that big, hearty stews or slow-cooked meats are a very easy way to balance the alcoholic heights of this wine. However, don't underestimate its classiness - if you serve this slightly cooler than normal, the alcohol feels totally under control and it is a delicious pairing for cheeses.
