In the glass
What it pairs with
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Charcoal-grilled lamb chops
Smoky charcoal meat and the wine's mineral and herb notes are classic companions. -
Confit de pato (duck confit)
Duck fat and rich confit find balance in the wine's firm tannins and mineral core. -
Aged sheep's milk cheese
Saline, crystalline cheese amplifies the wine's dark fruit and mineral depth.
How to serve Massana Noya Vi de Paratge
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Charcoal-grilled lamb chops, Confit de pato (duck confit), Aged sheep's milk cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Celler Eudald Massana Noya is a small-scale family producer in Torroja del Priorat working Garnacha and Cariñena vines on the classic llicorella terraces of the Priorat village.
- 2010 — Massana Noya Vi de Paratge first vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Celler Eudald Massana Noya
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Massana Noya Vi de Paratge
What does Massana Noya Vi de Paratge taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Massana Noya Vi de Paratge?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Massana Noya Vi de Paratge?
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Confit de pato (duck confit) and Aged sheep's milk cheese. Smoky charcoal meat and the wine's mineral and herb notes are classic companions.
What grapes are in Massana Noya Vi de Paratge?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.