Bottler: Portal del Priorat, C. de la Font n. 9, 43737 Gratallops / Spain
In the glass
Colour
Bright cherry red with pale reflections and a charming, slight haze
Nose
Intense sour cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, accompanied by smoky, bacon-like notes, juniper, black pepper, allspice, as well as red and dark flowers
Palate
Cool, juicy and crisp with bright cherry fruit, lively astringency, spicy smoke and a slender, long-lasting finish
Character
Playful and wild – an “enfant terrible” with an elegant veil, skilfully combining freshness, spice and mysterious depth
Pairing
Beetroot with soured cream and dill, grilled red snapper with aubergine and tomato sugo, braised chicken thighs with harissa and chickpeas
Notes
A unique blend of free-run juice and skin-contact fermentations from various Garnacha mutations and other varieties grown on diverse soil types (schist, limestone, clay, marl); aged in stainless steel tanks with natural sedimentation – minimal intervention, maximum expression
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Bright cherry red with pale, almost transparent highlights and a charming, slight haze – an initial hint of the natural, unfiltered character of this wine.
Nose
The nose is immediate and alluring: intense sour cherry, bright and grippy, interwoven with smoky, almost bacon-like notes that lend the wine a wild, untamed depth. Juniper, black pepper and pimento provide spicy accents, whilst delicate hints of raspberry and redcurrant round out the fruit. Red and dark flowers cast an elegant, slightly mysterious veil over the whole – complex yet never overwhelming.
Palate
On the palate, the Tot-Ú reveals itself as cool, juicy and moreish. A crisp bright cherry fruit dominates, supported by a lively astringency that elongates the wine and creates tension. The smoky-spicy character remains present without becoming intrusive. Its slender body and cool mouthfeel make it a wine of genuine drinkability.
Finish
Long and inviting, with lingering spice and fresh fruit. A wine that calls for the next sip.
Terroir & origin
From the northern edge of Priorat: the estate Mas de l’A is located near La Morera de Montsant at 500 to just under 800 metres, receiving twice as much rainfall and temperatures up to five degrees cooler than classic Priorat. The Mas de l’A estate brings together a remarkable diversity of soil types: clay, limestone and marl; the schist typical of classic Priorat is rare here.
Grape variety & vinification
A blend from younger vines of various Garnacha variants, Garnacha Peluda, Garnacha Gris, Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Negra, along with Trepat and Cariñena. Free-run juices from white and red wines as well as skin fermentations of different Grenache mutations are combined in stainless steel tanks and bottled after natural sedimentation, no earlier than eight months later. Minimal intervention, maximum expression. Winemaker Alfredo Arribas calls it the “enfant terrible” of fine wines – and rightly so.
Food recommendations
Ideal with beetroot with sour cream and dill, grilled red snapper with aubergine-tomato sugo or braised chicken thighs with harissa and chickpeas. Its versatility and freshness make it the perfect companion for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Special characteristics
With only 12.5% alcohol, the Tot-Ú belongs to those rare wines from Priorat that prioritise elegance and drinkability over power and concentration. A wine for the curious – and for anyone wishing to discover Priorat beyond its opulent side.
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