Mas dels Frares 2019

Tasting: An example of the stylistic direction change that has occurred in Priorat over the past decade or so, producers are eschewing big extractions, and lots of new oak in favour of more restraint and elegance. A powerful wine with poise and intelligence, black fruit, spiced black plum, cassis, a touch of fresh tobacco and molasses.

Bodega: Vinícola del Priorat

Region: D.O.Q. Priorat

Grape: Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Aging: 12 months in French oak

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Cork