COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cariñena, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Mas Doix
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Doix Mas Doix 2017 is a red wine from Celler Mas Doix in the Priorat DOCa region of Catalonia, Spain. The wine is a blend of 55% old-vine Cariñena and 45% old-vine Garnacha, with Cariñena vines often dating back to 1902 and Garnacha vines around 80 years old. The grapes are cultivated on steep slopes with 'llicorella' (slate) soil at altitudes between 350 and 500 meters. The winery employs certified organic viticulture with biodynamic practices. The 2017 vintage experienced above-average temperatures and low rainfall. The wine is a flagship offering from Mas Doix, representing their philosophy of respecting old vines and expressing the unique Priorat terroir.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€107
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from vines up to 100 years old.
Fact 02
Yields are exceptionally low, around 300g per vine.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on steep 'llicorella' (slate) slopes.
Fact 04
Certified organic and biodynamic viticulture is practiced.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Doix Mas Doix begins with meticulous grape selection, involving a double or triple sorting of berries. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with each vineyard plot vinified separately. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 16 months in new French oak barrels. The winery's approach emphasizes organic and biodynamic viticulture, with hand-harvesting into small crates to maintain grape integrity. Production volumes are limited, with approximately 4,500 bottles produced for the 2017 vintage.
