In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb kebabs
Herbal Garnacha character is a natural companion to spiced lamb. -
Roast vegetables with romesco
Medium body and fresh acidity work with charred vegetables and nutty sauce. -
Cured meats and olives
The wine's freshness and fruit complement simple Catalan table foods.
How to serve Martinet Bru
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 lamb kebabs, Roast vegetables with romesco, Cured meats and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Martinet Bru was created as the entry-level wine from Mas Martinet to offer an approachable introduction to Priorat from one of the region's pioneering estates.
- 1995 — First vintage of Martinet Bru as the entry-level wine of Mas Martinet
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Martinet
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Merlot
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Short ageing in used French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Martinet Bru
What does Martinet Bru taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Martinet Bru?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Martinet Bru?
Grilled lamb kebabs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast vegetables with romesco and Cured meats and olives. Herbal Garnacha character is a natural companion to spiced lamb.
What grapes are in Martinet Bru?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Merlot. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.