COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cariñena, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Franck Massard
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Franck Massard, a former UK Best Sommelier (1996), transitioned from serving wine to crafting it when he moved to Spain in 2004. Huellas (meaning fingerprint or imprint) was his very first wine in Priorat, representing the manual labor and minimal intervention involved in its creation. Sourced from old vines aged between 30 and 45 years in the cooler northern zone of Poboleda, this wine reflects the unique slate soils, known locally as llicorella, and the surrounding Mediterranean garrigue. The label features a delicate butterfly wing, symbolizing the estate's commitment to biodiversity and the natural ecosystem of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€58
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Huellas translates to 'fingerprint', representing the physical, manual labor of the winemaking process.
Fact 02
The winemaker, Franck Massard, was named 'Best Sommelier in the UK' in 1996 before moving to Spain.
Fact 03
The vines are grown on Priorat's famous 'llicorella' soils, which consist of dark, broken slate.
Fact 04
The butterfly on the label represents the biodiversity and natural ecosystem of the Poboleda vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are organically grown and harvested entirely by hand in small crates to prevent premature crushing. After gentle de-stemming, fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. Extraction is managed carefully through a combination of traditional punch-downs (pigeage) and pump-overs (remontage). The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels: 20% in new 500-liter barrels, and 80% in second- and third-use 225-liter barrels, before being bottled without animal-based fining agents.
