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Mas d’En Compte Blanc

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Mas d’En Compte Blanc Bottle
Appellation
Priorat
Variety
Garnatxa Blanca, Picapoll Blanca, Xarel.lo
Age of Vines
30
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Llicorella
Altitude
350–500 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, 1 day maceration on the skins, natural yeast fermentation in tank
Aging
8 months in new and second fill French and Hungarian oak barrels (225L, 300L & 500L), 10% aged in tank, vegan

Overview

While most people think the Priorat is synonymous with red wine, increasing awareness is being paid to the whites produced in the region. While red Priorat is generally all about Garnatxa and Carinyena, there is a wider variety of white grapes permitted in the DOQ: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Pedro Ximénez, Chenin Blanc, Muscat (of various sorts), Xarel.lo, and Picapoll. They can be found scattered throughout the vineyards in the region, and Joan Sangenís has a smattering of white varieties in his two best sites – Mas d’en Caçador and Mas d’en Compte. Mas d’en Compte Blanc is a blend of Garnatxa Blanca, Picapoll, and Xarel.lo grown on steep, northeast-facing slopes of schist. Despite an average age of 30 years old, these are low-yielding vines producing concentrated fruit with a distinctive minerality.

Ratings & Reviews

91

2015 Mas d’En Compte Blanc

Source: WA

92

2014 Mas d’En Compte Blanc

Source: WA

Catalunya, Spain
  • Location
    Catalunya, Spain
  • Appellation
    Priorat
  • Proprietor
    Familia Sangenis
  • Winemaker
    Joan Sangenis
  • Size / Elevation
    20 hectares / 300-500 meters

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