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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled sausages with alioli Light, versatile fruit and mild tannins complement simple grilled food.More wines for sausages →
- Catalan tapas spread The wine's easy-going freshness makes it a versatile aperitivo companion.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
How to serve Mas Igneus IG
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. Grilled sausages with alioli, Catalan tapas spread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
IG is the entry-level wine from Mas Igneus, a straightforward and accessible introduction to the estate's style from younger vines.
- 2006First vintage of Mas Igneus IG as the entry-level expression
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Igneus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Short ageing in used oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Mas Igneus IG
What does Mas Igneus IG taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish.
When should I drink Mas Igneus IG?
Drink 1-5 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 IG?
Grilled sausages with alioli is the canonical pairing; Catalan tapas spread is the other strong match. Light, versatile fruit and mild tannins complement simple grilled food.
What grapes are in Mas Igneus IG?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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