Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, cedar, wild herb, spice

Palate: red berry, fine tannin, tobacco, long savoury close

Single-estate Cab-Merlot-Sumoll blend from the Mas Vilella hill plot of Jane Ventura.

What it pairs with

  • Catalan canelons Find catalan canelons on TableJourney →
    Catalan meat cannelloni and mid-weight Mediterranean blend are an easy local match.
  • Roast lamb with herbs Find roast lamb with herbs on TableJourney →
    Lamb and herb-driven mid-weight red are a Catalan classic.
  • Aged Manchego
    Sheep's-milk salt sharpens red fruit and softens tannin.
  • Charcuterie of fuet
    Catalan dry sausage and Mediterranean Bordeaux-style blend pair naturally.

History

Single-estate Cab-Merlot-Sumoll blend from the Mas Vilella hill plot of Jane Ventura. The cellar's serious red.

  1. 2000: First Finca Mas Vilella release

Facts

Producer
Jane Ventura · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sumoll
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Ageing in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Finca Mas Vilella

What does Finca Mas Vilella taste like?

Dark cherry, cedar, wild herb and spice on the nose; red berry, fine tannin, tobacco and a long savoury close on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and acidity.

When should I drink Finca Mas Vilella?

Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. A 30 to 45 minute decant in youth lifts the herb and dark-fruit notes.

Is Finca Mas Vilella vegan?

Yes. Jane Ventura uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Finca Mas Vilella?

Catalan canelons is the canonical pairing. Roast lamb with herbs, aged Manchego, and charcuterie of fuet are equally strong.

What grapes are in Finca Mas Vilella?

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sumoll blend from the single-vineyard Mas Vilella hill plot.

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term merlot mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with charcuterie pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up single vineyard still red sumoll vegan

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