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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Carn d'olla (Catalan meat and vegetable stew) Rustic Catalan slow-pot stew pairs comfortably with this village-level Priorat.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Grilled lamb ribs Simple charcoal lamb and the wine's red fruit and mineral freshness are natural companions.More wines for lamb →
- Manchego and membrillo Sheep's cheese with quince paste echo the wine's fruit and mineral notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
How to serve Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Carn d'olla (Catalan meat and vegetable stew), Grilled lamb ribs, Manchego and membrillo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Porrera Vi de Vila bottling from Mas d'en Compte represents the village-level classification within DOQ Priorat, offering an accessible expression of Porrera's Cariñena and Garnacha character.
- 2008Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila first released at village-level classification
Facts
- Producer
- Mas d'en Compte · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Garnacha
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 8 months in used oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila
What does Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila?
Drink 3-8 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 Vi de Vila?
Carn d'olla (Catalan meat and vegetable stew) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb ribs and Manchego and membrillo. Rustic Catalan slow-pot stew pairs comfortably with this village-level Priorat.
What grapes are in Mas d'en Compte Vi de Vila?
The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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