Mas Martinet : Martinet Bru 2020

Their entry-level red 2020 Martinet Bru comes from a very challenging year in Priorat and was made with a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from three organically farmed vineyards between Falset and Torroja. Since 2005, they had not purchased grapes from other growers, but they had to do it in 2020; so, this vintage cannot be certified organic. The result is surprisingly good, perhaps not as focused, especially tasting it next to the superb 2021, and perhaps a little more rustic with different quality of tannins. The whole clusters fermented in concrete, and the wine matured in oak vats. Some 40,000 bottles produced. It was bottled from November 2021.

Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot. Deep crimson. Well-constructed blend that’s evolved enough to enjoy now. Rich and lively. Long. Relatively good value. (JR)