Coma Vella by Mas d'En Gil

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, blackberry, mineral slate, cedar

Palate: dense dark fruit, iron mineral, licorice, tobacco

Garnacha-dominant blend from old vines in the historic Coma Vella plot at Mas d'En Gil. Dense and structured with the characteristic mineral depth of Priorat's llicorella soils.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb with black olive tapenade
The wine's fruit density and mineral depth balance the lamb's richness and olive bitterness.
Grilled Iberian pork rack
Structured tannins and dark fruit match the fat and char of grilled pork.
Aged Manchego with quince
Mineral freshness and fruit cut through the cheese and sweet quince.

How to serve Coma Vella

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. Roast lamb with black olive tapenade, Grilled Iberian pork rack, Aged Manchego with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Coma Vella is the prestige wine from Mas d'En Gil, the estate established by the Rovira-Carbonell family in Bellmunt del Priorat in the late 1990s. The wine comes from old vines in the Coma Vella historic plot.

1998 — Mas d'En Gil acquired and relaunched by the Rovira-Carbonell family in Bellmunt
2000 — First vintage of Coma Vella as the flagship wine

Facts

Producer: Mas d'En Gil
Grapes: Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Classification: DOQ Priorat
Oak: 16-18 months in French oak barrels, mix of new and used
ABV: 15.0%
Price: €50-80 at retail
Drinking window: 6-20 from vintage
First vintage: 2000

Frequently asked about Coma Vella

What does Coma Vella taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, blackberry, mineral slate, cedar. On the palate, dense dark fruit, iron mineral, licorice, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Garnacha-dominant blend from old vines in the historic Coma Vella plot at Mas d'En Gil. Dense and structured with the characteristic mineral depth of Priorat's llicorella soils.

When should I drink Coma Vella?

Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Coma Vella?

Roast lamb with black olive tapenade is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Iberian pork rack and Aged Manchego with quince. The wine's fruit density and mineral depth balance the lamb's richness and olive bitterness.

What grapes are in Coma Vella?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Coma Vella