Mas d'en Compte Blanc

In the glass

What it pairs with

• Bacalao al pil-pil (Basque salt cod in olive oil)
  Rich cod emulsion and saline character mirror the wine's waxy texture and saline finish.
• Grilled prawns with alioli
  Shellfish with garlic emulsion pairs with the wine's saline mineral and almond notes.
• White asparagus with vinaigrette
  Bitter white asparagus and the wine's almond and citrus notes are complementary.

How to serve Mas d'en Compte Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Bacalao al pil-pil (Basque salt cod in olive oil), Grilled prawns with alioli, White asparagus with vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mas d'en Compte Blanc was added to explore the white wine character of Porrera's Garnacha Blanca vines, contributing a white expression to a portfolio traditionally focused on red wines.

1. 2012 — Mas d'en Compte Blanc first vintage from Porrera Garnacha Blanca

Facts

Producer

Mas d'en Compte

Grapes

Garnacha Blanca

Classification

DOQ Priorat

Oak

Fermented in used oak barrique

ABV

13.5%

Price

€16-24 at retail

Drinking window

2-6 from vintage

First vintage

2012

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