El Mas de l’A. Les Margues 2020

Wine Description for El Mas de l’A. Les Margues 2020 by Portal del Priorat

Colour & Appearance

Luminous pale gold in the glass, brilliant and clear – a visual promise of concentration and maturity from the high-altitude vineyards of Priorat.

Nose

Fascinatingly distinctive bouquet that immediately commands attention. An elegant fusion of cool minerality, sensual herbal notes and a subtle smoky, flinty reductive character. The aromatic intensity is remarkable without being intrusive – everything in perfect balance between restraint and expressive power.

Palate

Full-bodied and creamy, yet simultaneously gripping and taut – a remarkable dichotomy. The wine displays an impressive tension with ripe fruit aromas and floral accents, underpinned by a fine acidity that lends structure and drive. Impressive spice and complexity characterise every sip.

Finish

Long and persistent with invigorating saline notes that invite the next sip. The mineral component remains present and underscores the terroir character of this extraordinary white wine.

Terroir & Origin

From high-altitude vineyards in DOQ Priorat, where white wines account for only 5 per cent of production, yet rank among Spain’s most exciting. The limestone and clay-marl soils impart this Les Margues with its characteristic minerality and structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Cuvée of Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris (White and Grey Grenache). Spontaneous fermentation and subsequent 12-month maturation in 500-litre oak barrels lend the wine its creamy texture and additional complexity without masking the fruit.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect companion to grilled squid with lemon slices, grilled sea bass, porcini mushroom risotto or dried figs with mature cheese. The saline minerality harmonises beautifully with seafood.

Special Characteristics

A white wine with personality and depth, combining pure drinking pleasure with intellectual ambition. Uncompromising, multifaceted and an impressive example of Priorat’s underestimated white wine potential.