COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Garnacha Blanca
PRODUCER
Franck Massard
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Franck Massard, former UK Sommelier of the Year (1996), created 'El Mago' (The Wizard) as a tribute to his children, Maya and Hugo. The whimsical label was hand-drawn by his son Hugo at age eight. Based in the high-altitude village of Villalba dels Arcs in Terra Alta, Catalonia, Massard challenges the regional norm of heavy, high-alcohol white Grenache by crafting a remarkably fresh, mineral-driven style from organic vineyards situated up to 580 meters above sea level.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'El Mago' (The Wizard) is a portmanteau of the winemaker's children's names, Maya and Hugo.
Fact 02
The whimsical wizard illustration on the label was hand-drawn by the winemaker's son, Hugo, when he was just eight years old.
Fact 03
Franck Massard was named UK Sommelier of the Year in 1996 before transitioning to winemaking in Spain.
Fact 04
While Terra Alta is known for heavy white wines, this cuvée is grown at 580m elevation to maintain a light, fresh profile.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from 12 to 18-year-old organic vines grown on clay, sand, and limestone soils. After destemming and gentle direct pressing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 18°C for approximately ten days. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for four months in stainless steel, followed by three months in third-fill oak barrels to enhance texture and complexity without imparting dominant oak flavors.
