D.O. Priorat

La Basseta 2020

Name: La Basseta 2020
Brand: Bodegas Mas Alta
Price: 97.8 EUR
Availability: InStock

Bodegas Mas Alta

€97⁸⁰ EUR

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Origin & D.O.

Vineyards in La Vilella Alta (Priorat, D.O.Q. Priorat), planted on llicorella slate soils at an altitude of 350 to 550 m, conveying mineral tension and an Atlantic-leaning character.

Grape varieties or ingredients

Blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Carignan.

Winemaking & ageing

Hand-harvested with double bunch selection; gravity-led fermentation in tanks with native yeasts; aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second-fill), followed by further refinement in foudre and concrete.

Producer profile or distillery

Bodegas Mas Alta, founded in 1998 by Michel Vanhoutte and partners, stands out for its minimal-intervention approach and deep respect for the surrounding environment.

Special details

A vibrant wine and “the most delicate of Mas Alta”, with lifted aromatics, pure fruit and elegant slate-driven finesse.

Ripe black fruitSlate minerality

Subtle spiceSilky tannins

Elegant structurePersistent finish

About the Winery

Located in La Vilella Alta, in the heart of the Priorat D.O.Q., Bodegas Mas Alta was born in 1998, the fruit of the vision of Belgian Michel Vanhoutte and a group of wine enthusiasts. From its inception, the winery has been committed to a sustainable viticulture approach, working with old Garnacha and Carignan vines planted on the characteristic licorella soils, which give its wines a distinctive minerality.

The project is advised by renowned French winemaker Michel Tardieu, who brings his experience in the Rhône to enhance the balance between power and elegance. At Mas Alta, each plot is vinified separately and with minimal intervention, respecting the individuality of the vineyard and seeking to fully express the character of Priorat.

La Basseta is one of the house's flagship wines, appreciated for its delicacy within the region's typical intensity, and for its ability to reflect the perfect fusion of ripe fruit, minerality, and elegance.

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Care information

Store red wines horizontally in a cool, dark place, while white and sparkling wines are best kept in the refrigerator. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.

A Priorat whose essence beats between intense fruit and wild minerality, with an elegance that whispers more than it says.

Pairing

Ideal for intense dishes such as grilled or roasted red meats, lamb and kid, big game, long stews and mountain cuisine.

Service

Serve at 15-17°C

Specifications

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2020
Grade

15% vol

What flavor awaits me?

Appearance
Intense cherry red color with violet reflections, clean and bright. Dense tears reveal its good structure.

Nose
Deep and complex aromas featuring ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum) and fresh red fruits, accompanied by mineral notes typical of licorella. Nuances of sweet spices, cocoa, licorice, and light balsamic touches are appreciated.

Palate
Broad and enveloping entry, with fine, silky tannins. The black fruit blends perfectly with notes of well-crafted wood and a mineral background that gives it a Priorat identity. Excellent balance between freshness, volume, and structure.

Finish
Long and persistent, leaving hints of ripe fruit, cocoa, and subtle spicy touches that invite another sip.

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