2019 Franck Massard, “El Mago”, Organic Garnacha, Terra Alta, Spain

£12.95

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Roving Sommelier is passionate about premium quality regional Spanish wines. I have known Franck Massard for more than twenty years. In fact, I first met him in 1998 when he became the wine buyer and head sommelier at Orrery restaurant in London. As we were both sommeliers at the time and working in London, we also went to many wine tastings together and on a few trips, too – my first being in 1997 to Ribera del Duero in Spain. When Franck left the Orrery in 2000, he went to Spain and worked for Miguel Torres as a global wine ambassador, hosting wine events, dinners, and tastings around the world. Whilst living and working in Catalonia, where the Torres family are based, Franck also set about looking for vineyards to cultivate for himself. Priorat, amongst other prestigious denominations within Catalonia, have very special and unique microclimates, perfect conditions for Franck to produce a very special range of wines under his eponymous wine label.

“El Mago” is an elegant, flavoursome, and uncomplicated red produced from organically farmed Garnacha grapes in the Terra Alta denominación in northern Spain.

Best enjoyed at room temperature and in a convivial atmosphere. Perfect with tapas dishes, a bowl of pasta with tomato and meat-based sauces, char-grilled meats, chops, and all types of charcuteries.

Alcohol: 13.5% abv (75cl)

Closure: Screwcap

Grape variety: Garnacha Tinta (Grenache)

Flavour Profile: Clean, Fresh, Medium-bodied, Highly aromatic, Forest Fruits, Floral, Juicy, Pepper, Spice, Savoury.