Mas Martinet ‘Els Esçurcons’ Caranyena blend 2021

Name: Mas Martinet ‘Els Esçurcons’ Caranyena blend 2021
Brand: Mas Martinet
SKU: TSANDMA2016
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Description

Named for the Catalan viper, Escur̤ons is a 1.9 hectare south-west facing vineyard planted by a very young Sara. It's a massale selection of Garnatxa Negra from the Cims of Porerra vineyard the Perez family is closely involved with. At above 600 metres altitude, it's grown on orange and yellow schist, which is quite ferrous with oxidised iron and feldspar. Surrounded by Maquis and Holm Oak, the vines are planted on terraces restored more than 100 years after their abandonment post-phylloxera. The full name of the wine is 'els Escur&ccedl;ons - antigues vineyes de ca l'Olives'. Orientation is south to south-west. The wine is fermented in concrete and aged half in wood, half in clay.

Fresh, with a sweet apple crunch, floral, balsamic, savoury, fresh and fine with rainwater acidity. There's very fine llicorella perfume, a thicket of bosky herbs and wild brambly berries in mountain air on the nose. In the mouth, the tumble of herbs, liquorice, sweet fennel, peppermint and briar proclaim the countryside in ringing, pure tones. The mouthfeel is of savoury roundness threaded with mineral nerve finished with a touch of spice and sweet liquorice root. The very opposite of powerful rusticity many associated with Priorat.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Grenache
Country	Spain
Region	Catalunya
Brand	Mas Martinet
Vintage	2021

Wines of Spain

With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.

The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.

In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.

Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.

Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.