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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Braised lamb with tomatoes and olives The wine's fruit and medium structure complement Mediterranean lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Grilled pork chops with herbs Garnacha fruit and herbal freshness pair naturally with herb-grilled pork.More wines for pork →

How to serve Mas Igneus FA 112

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised lamb with tomatoes and olives, Grilled pork chops with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

FA 112 is the mid-tier expression from Mas Igneus, named for a vineyard plot at the estate. It is positioned between the entry-level IG and the prestige FA206.

  1. 2004First vintage of Mas Igneus FA 112 as the mid-tier expression

Facts

Producer
Mas Igneus · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
12 months in French oak, used
ABV
14.5%
Price
€22-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Mas Igneus FA 112

What does Mas Igneus FA 112 taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Mas Igneus FA 112?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Mas Igneus FA 112?

Braised lamb with tomatoes and olives is the canonical pairing; Grilled pork chops with herbs is the other strong match. The wine's fruit and medium structure complement Mediterranean lamb.

What grapes are in Mas Igneus FA 112?

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

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