2017 | Mas Martinet | Clos Martinet Tinto

Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of pomegranate, strawberry and charcuterie. There is a nice interplay of fruit and savory flavors—notably blackberry, raspberry preserves, butterscotch, Serrano ham and thyme. Potent tannins power on into a smoky finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2017s feel relaxed, something unusual in Priorat. The 2017 Clos Martinet has seen a change, as they stopped using the sorting table and stopped using the pied de cuve, because the harvest was very easy. They harvested in August—the earliest ever until 2018—and they didn't have time to do anything; so, they put the grapes in the vats and let them ferment, and that's what they have been doing ever since. They feel that there is less manipulation of the grapes now, and that could have helped to make wines more relaxed. This is truly harmonious and expressive, elegant and powerful, not showing any heat—in fact, it's showing very much freshness.

• Jeb Dunnuck: A beautiful sense of minerality and rocky earth as well as pure black cherry, currants, bouquet garni, and leather emerge from the 2017 Priorat Clos Martinet, which is based on 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, with firm tannins and a great finish, this classic expression of this cuvée will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and cruise in cold cellars over the following 10-15 years.

Producer Information

Founded in the heart of the Priorat by Josep Lluis Perez and his family in 1986, Mas Martinet’s exceptional achievements caused a ripple effect that spurred the momentum resulting in grand advancements for the region. Since 2001, Josep Lluis’ daughter, Sara Perez has been responsible for all wines produced at Mas Martinet. Today, the wines of Priorat are some of Spain's most compelling, and Mas Martinet remains at the vanguard of the region's top producers. Sara Pérez is widely regarded as among the most talented and innovative young winemakers, and not just in Priorat or Spain. While her wines faithfully reflect the grapes of the vineyard in any given year, Sara’s skill, hard work and impeccable timing is what pushes her wines into the realm of greatness.

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