In the glass
Aroma: cherry, black plum, mineral stone, herb
Palate: dark cherry, plum, earthy mineral, structured tannins
Named after the old fountain spring (font) on the estate, Clos Fonta blends old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena from the Bellmunt del Priorat area. Structured and mineral.
What it pairs with
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Braised lamb with white beans
The wine's structure and mineral depth pair with slow-cooked lamb. -
Catalan estofat de porc (pork stew)
Rich pork stew and tannin structure are a classic combination.
How to serve Clos Fontà
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. Braised lamb with white beans, Catalan estofat de porc (pork stew). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Fonta is a mid-tier single-vineyard expression from Mas d'En Gil, drawing from old Garnacha and Cariñena vines in the immediate vicinity of the estate's cellar in Bellmunt del Priorat.
- 2002 — First vintage of Clos Fonta as a distinct single-vineyard wine
Facts
- Producer
- Mas d'En Gil
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14-16 months in French oak, mostly used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-16 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Clos Fontà
What does Clos Fontà taste like?
On the nose, cherry, black plum, mineral stone, herb. On the palate, dark cherry, plum, earthy mineral, structured tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Named after the old fountain spring (font) on the estate, Clos Fonta blends old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena from the Bellmunt del Priorat area. Structured and mineral.
When should I drink Clos Fontà?
Drink 5-16 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos Fontà?
Braised lamb with white beans is the canonical pairing; Catalan estofat de porc (pork stew) is the other strong match. The wine's structure and mineral depth pair with slow-cooked lamb.
What grapes are in Clos Fontà?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.