COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Franck Massard
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Franck Massard, a French native and former UK's Best Sommelier (1996), created the El Mago project in the D.O. Terra Alta region of Catalonia, Spain. The name El Mago translates to the wizard, celebrating the magic of winemaking, and is also a blend of his children's names, Maya and Hugo. Hugo even designed the whimsical wizard illustration on the label when he was five years old. Franck's philosophy is to showcase the pure, vibrant character of high-altitude Garnacha from organic vineyards around the village of Villalba dels Arcs, offering exceptional quality and character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°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 on the label was drawn by the winemaker's son, Hugo, when he was just five years old.
Fact 03
Winemaker Franck Massard was named the 'UK's Best Sommelier' in 1996 before transitioning to winemaking.
Fact 04
Grown in high-altitude organic vineyards up to 580 meters, preserving vibrant acidity and fresh fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from organic vineyards situated at 540 to 580 meters elevation. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 24°C to 26°C using selected yeasts to preserve primary fruit character. Gentle extraction is achieved through pumping over twice daily, followed by a three-week skin-contact maceration to extract color and aromatics without harsh tannins. The wine is 100% unoaked, aged for six months on its fine lees in stainless steel before bottling.
