El Mas de l’A., Racorell 2020

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

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red with vibrant violet edges – a wine that signals freshness and vitality even in the glass.

Nose

The nose is seductive and immediate: crisp red berries, a whisper of wildflowers and a subtle, invigorating peppery note lend the bouquet a distinctive character all its own. Fresh, expressive, inviting.

Palate

On the palate, a juicy, vibrant red fruit character unfolds, carried by precise, linear acidity and silky texture. The tannins are fine-grained and never intrusive – this wine flows with a deceptive lightness. Drinkability and pleasure are clearly at the forefront here.

Finish

Medium length, fresh and clean – it leaves no heaviness behind, only the reflex to raise the glass again.

Terroir & Origin

The wine hails from the DOQ Priorat, one of Spain’s most demanding wine regions, renowned for its sparse Llicorella slate soils. Alfredo Arribas interprets this terroir with a refreshingly modern, drinking-focused approach – far removed from the heavy, extraction-rich Priorats of decades past.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A fascinating blend of Garnacha Tinta and its rare mutations Garnacha Peluda and Garnacha Gris. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks preserves varietal purity, whilst the subsequent ageing for 12 months in large and medium oak casks adds depth and structure without overwhelming the fruit.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion: excellent with paella with rabbit or surprisingly harmonious with grilled swordfish – the acidity structure makes it an ideal partner even for more robust fish dishes.

Special Features

Racorell is the latest project from Alfredo Arribas under the label El Mas de l’A – a clear statement for a new Priorat: less oak, more terroir, more joy in drinking.