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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red plum, violet, cedar, spice
Palate: red berry, smooth tannin, savoury herb, medium finish
Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from organic Mas Comtal. Mid-weight Penedes red for everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
- Catalan canelons Catalan meat cannelloni and mid-weight Merlot-Cab Franc are an easy local match.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find catalan canelons on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken with thyme Herb-roasted poultry and mid-weight red sit easily together.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Aged Manchego Sheep's-milk salt sharpens red fruit and softens tannin.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Wood-fired pizza Tomato pizza and red-berry-driven blend are an easy pairing.More wines for pizza →
With cheese
History
Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from organic Mas Comtal. Mid-weight Penedes red for everyday drinking.
- 1995First Petit Mas Comtal release
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Comtal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Ageing in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Petit Mas Comtal
What does Petit Mas Comtal taste like?
Red plum, violet, cedar and spice on the nose; red berry, smooth tannin, savoury herb and a medium finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and acidity.
When should I drink Petit Mas Comtal?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Best with a brief 20 to 30 minute opening.
Is Petit Mas Comtal vegan?
Yes. Mas Comtal uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Petit Mas Comtal?
Catalan canelons is the canonical pairing. Roast chicken with thyme, aged Manchego, and wood-fired pizza are equally strong.
What grapes are in Petit Mas Comtal?
Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards.
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