COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Garnacha, Carignan, Syrah
PRODUCER
Mas Doix
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mas Doix Salanques 2019 is a red wine from the DOQ Priorat region of Spain, produced by Mas Doix. The blend primarily consists of Garnacha, Carignan, and Syrah, with grapes sourced from vines aged between 70 and over 100 years. These old vines are cultivated on hills composed of 'llicorella' slate, at altitudes between 350 and 450 meters. The Mas Doix family has a winemaking legacy dating back to the 1850s, with the current generation reviving their own vineyards. The name 'Salanques' is linked to the local flora, specifically Holm Oak trees found near the Riu Siurana. The 2019 vintage experienced a heatwave followed by rain, influencing the grape's concentration and balance.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Salanques refers to the Holm Oak trees found along the Riu Siurana.
Fact 02
Vines for this wine range from 70 to over 100 years old.
Fact 03
Yields are exceptionally low, around 300 grams per vine.
Fact 04
16,000 bottles were produced globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Mas Doix Salanques 2019 is produced using grapes from old vines cultivated under certified organic viticulture. The harvest is manual, with grapes meticulously selected. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels, with some volume undergoing fermentation in a large oak vat. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, comprising 50% new and 50% second-year barrels. The winemaking process adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself.
