Mas Martinet, Clos Martinet, Priorato 2016

A bold wine that showcases impressive depth and complexity of flavour.

This wine offers a bouquet of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of spice and cedar. On the palate, opulent and rich notes of blackcurrant and plum are layered with spice, chocolate, and mocha.
Mas Martinet's Clos Martinet is a testament to the skill and dedication of winemaker Sara Pérez, daughter of renowned winemaker José Luis Pérez of Clos Martinet fame.
Situated in the rugged hills of the Priorat region in Catalonia, Spain, Mas Martinet vineyards are characterised by steep slopes and slate soils, providing optimal conditions for producing high-quality wines.
Clos Martinet, the lowest of Sara Pérez's three vineyards, exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship. Planted at an exceptionally high density with low yields, the vineyard yields grapes of remarkable quality.
Mas Martinet's journey since its establishment in 1989 has been nothing short of remarkable, and Sara Pérez's stewardship has propelled the estate to the forefront of fine wine production in the region.

Grape variety: Syrah(Shiraz), Grenache(Garnacha), Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Type/Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Group: Catalunya
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Sustainable: Yes

Mas Martinet has come a long way since estate's inception in 1989 (the same time that Clos Dofi, Clos Mogador, Clos Erasmus
and Clos de l'Obac were established). Thanks to Sara Pérez it is now one of the most respected of Spain's small family estates.
The emphasis here is on Garnacha and Carinena, with much smaller proportions of Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot making up the
numbers. Between Menut and Martinet Bru, the entry level wines offer stunning silky fruit and slate-spiced wines representative
of the region. Each of the single crus, meanwhile, is designed to represent a different era in the history of Priorato: Els Escurcons
the pre-phylloxera era when locals would plant Garnacha at altitude to benefit from cooling breezes, Cami Pesseroles the era
immediately after phylloxera when poor vignerons set about re-planting with the high yielding Carinena grape, and Clos Martinet
representing the modern era when international varieties arrived in Priorat and investment returned to the area. Experiments
with foot-trodden, naturally-styled whites have proven very exciting, and the 2017 vintage sees the first commercial release of
Cami Pesseroles "Brisat" - a blend of Garnacha Blanca, Picpoul and Pedro Ximénez, raised in amphora and glass demi-johns. The
Ranci bottling is a deeply traditional, Solera-aged sweet wine produced from dried Garnacha grapes with approximately 80g
residual sugar. Released in miniscule quantities, 2018 saw the first bottling after the Solera was started in 1995. Up and down, the
Mas Martinet wines are strikingly beautiful examples of what Priorato