El Mas de l’A. Quars 2021

Wine Description for El Mas de l’A. Quars 2021 by Portal del Priorat

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling lemon yellow with bright, green reflections – a wine that already signals its Mediterranean freshness and vitality in the glass.

Nose

Purist and yet generous, the Quars 2021 presents itself. White flowers from almond and orange trees set delicate accents, accompanied by freshly cut almonds and mandarin zest – a fascinating interplay between bitter and sour. Subtle roasted aromas of cold smoke and cedarwood lend depth, whilst juniper, white pepper and a hint of cinnamon dust provide spicy complexity. The fruit remains restrained with hints of grapefruit and quince, rounded off by fennel and anise.

Palate

Racy and slender, yet never without its Mediterranean warmth. The Quars shows edge and a linear, subtle profile, yet simultaneously reveals a charming, juicy side. The acidity remains restrained, instead a distinctive salinity dominates, which harmonises perfectly with the pleasant bitter notes. These enliven the wine in an exceptionally positive way and lend it structure and tension.

Finish

Long-lasting and nutty, with a beautiful balance between freshness and Mediterranean fullness. The saline minerality and fine bitter notes remain present and invite the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Grenache Blanc vines are rooted in quartz and clay at 500 metres altitude in Priorat. The extreme temperature differences between day and night lend the wine its characteristic acidity and finesse, whilst the mineral terroir provides the linear structure and pronounced salinity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Grenache Blanc, vinified in cement tanks and subsequently aged for 10 months in used oak barrels (500l Tonneau). This ageing method lends the wine its creamy character and brings all elements into perfect balance without obscuring the fruit clarity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to Ajo Blanco with toasted focaccia, grilled sea bass with Mediterranean vegetable medley or roasted fennel with orange sauce and cinnamon. The saline minerality and bitter notes harmonise beautifully with fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes with Mediterranean character.

Special Features

An extraordinary white wine that combines the power of Priorat with Mediterranean elegance. The Quars 2021 impressively demonstrates that Grenache Blanc on mineral soils at altitude can produce wines of remarkable finesse and character strength.