{"product_id":"2016-mas-martinet-clos-martinet","title":"2016 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Martinet is the flagship red from Mas Martinet, a benchmark Priorat cuvée known for its depth, precision, and unmistakable Mediterranean character. The 2016 vintage reflects the modern elegance of this historic estate, combining power and freshness in a style that has helped define the region’s rise to international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet in the glass, with remarkable concentration and a polished, vibrant rim. The nose opens with black cherry, ripe plum, wild herbs, graphite, sweet spice, and a subtle mineral note that speaks to Priorat’s signature slate soils.\n\nOn the palate, it is layered and structured, with dark berry fruit, licorice, toasted spice, and a long, saline finish. Despite its intensity, the wine retains excellent balance and lift, suggesting strong aging potential over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos Martinet comes from steep Priorat vineyards in Catalonia, where old vines grow in the region’s famous llicorella slate, helping to concentrate flavor while maintaining freshness. The grapes are typically harvested by hand, with careful sorting to preserve quality, and the wine is vinified with an emphasis on purity, structure, and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a superb match for grilled lamb, slow-braised beef, game, roasted vegetables, or rich Catalan dishes. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1 hour if drinking young to fully open its aromas and soften the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMas Martinet is one of the most important names in modern Priorat, founded in the late 1980s and widely credited with helping to revive the region’s reputation. Under the guidance of the family estate, it has become known for combining tradition, sustainability, and a clear sense of place, earning strong recognition for both quality and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mas Martinet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251948933457,"sku":"GCW-MART-16101332","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2021_Mas_Martinet_Clos_Martinet_BIO_1_1_1_1_1_1.png?v=1783442393","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2016-mas-martinet-clos-martinet","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}