In the glass
What it pairs with
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Slow-cooked leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
The wine's firm tannins and mineral core complement the lamb's fat and herb flavours. -
Wild mushroom and black truffle rice
Earthy truffle and mushroom rice echo the wine's mineral and tobacco depth. -
Cured Catalan botifarra sausage
Rich pork sausage pairs naturally with the wine's dark fruit and mineral edge.
How to serve Mas d'en Compte
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. Slow-cooked leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, Wild mushroom and black truffle rice, Cured Catalan botifarra sausage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mas d'en Compte is the flagship red of the Porrera-based producer of the same name, working the Porrera Vi de Vila zone within DOQ Priorat. Cariñena is the dominant variety in this historic Porrera terroir.
- 2005 — Mas d'en Compte first vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Mas d'en Compte
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Garnacha
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak foudre
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Mas d'en Compte
What does Mas d'en Compte taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Mas d'en Compte?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mas d'en Compte?
Slow-cooked leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom and black truffle rice and Cured Catalan botifarra sausage. The wine's firm tannins and mineral core complement the lamb's fat and herb flavours.
What grapes are in Mas d'en Compte?
The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.