In the glass
What it pairs with
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Pa amb tomaquet (bread with tomato)
Classic Catalan bread brightened with olive oil mirrors the wine's rustic red-fruit register. -
Grilled botifarra sausage
Peppery Catalan pork sausage harmonises with the wine's herb and spice notes. -
Charcoal-grilled vegetables (escalivada)
Smoky roasted peppers and aubergine complement the wine's earthy mineral character.
How to serve Font de la Figuera
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pa amb tomaquet (bread with tomato), Grilled botifarra sausage, Charcoal-grilled vegetables (escalivada). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Font de la Figuera was introduced as the approachable entry tier of Clos Figueras, designed to express DOQ Priorat character at a more accessible price point while drawing from the same old-vine parcels.
- 2000 — First Font de la Figuera vintage released as the estate's entry-level red
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Figueras
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Font de la Figuera
What does Font de la Figuera taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Font de la Figuera?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Font de la Figuera?
Pa amb tomaquet (bread with tomato) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled botifarra sausage and Charcoal-grilled vegetables (escalivada). Classic Catalan bread brightened with olive oil mirrors the wine's rustic red-fruit register.
What grapes are in Font de la Figuera?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.