Mas D'en Compte Tinto

Tasting Notes - Celler de Joan Sangenís, founded in 1995, has 80 hectares of vineyards, Costeros de Pizarra, which are south facing. Joan Sangenís, aged 27, is the owner and oenologist. He has not studied winemaking at University or at an Oenological school. Rather experience and research are his University, and the heart and the continuous testing updates are what are important to him. He explains that ‘he spends 10 months in the vineyards and 2 months in the cellar because great wines come from great grapes and not great hands’. The secret of both his red and white wines is the basis of their blend - Garnacha. The red is produced only from the grapes of old vines. The white, one of only three produced in Priorat, has been awarded, jointly with Clua Vindemia, the title of the best Spanish white. The winery has modern stainless steel installations and Joan only works with French oak. 60% Carinena, 35% Garnacha and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon all coming from old vines. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 26¾C for 17 to 21 days. Aged 14 months in new French Allier oak barrels and then aged 8 months in bottle. 14.5% Vol. Dark cherry in colour, inviting and attractive nose of aromatic herbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, very pronounced and full flavours in the mouth of ripe plum fruit with mineral and herbal notes, good structure, silky tannins which broaden into a memorable finish of great style and persistence.
 
     

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