2022 Mas Martinet Cami Pesseroles BIO

The 2022 Mas Martinet Camí Pesseroles BIO is a poised, characterful red from one of Priorat’s most respected estates, offering a precise snapshot of this dramatic Catalan landscape. Crafted from old-vine plantings on steep, terraced slopes, it captures both the intensity and the elegance that define top-tier Priorat. Certified organic, it marries authenticity and purity with the region’s trademark depth, making it an excellent choice for collectors and enthusiasts of Mediterranean reds.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Camí Pesseroles shows a deep, vibrant ruby-purple hue with a youthful rim, hinting at its concentration and energy. The nose opens with dark red and black fruits—think black cherry, plum, and wild berries—layered with dried Mediterranean herbs, licorice, violets, and a subtle mineral, almost graphite-like edge. Gentle notes of spice and a touch of cocoa or fine dark chocolate emerge with some air, reflecting careful oak integration. On the palate, this is structured yet refined, with a core of ripe, juicy fruit framed by firm but polished tannins. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry compote, and red currant are interwoven with savory garrigue, crushed rock, and a faint balsamic nuance. The natural freshness keeps the wine lively despite its depth, and the finish is long, mineral-driven, and slightly saline. While already approachable with a short decant, the 2022 has the balance and structure to age gracefully for 8–12 years, developing more complexity, earthiness, and tertiary notes over time.

Production
Camí Pesseroles is sourced from old vines rooted in Priorat’s famed llicorella—crumbled slate soils that are poor in nutrients but rich in character, forcing the vines to dig deep for water and imparting a distinctive mineral signature. The steep, terraced vineyards are farmed organically (BIO), with great emphasis on biodiversity, low yields, and manual work in the vineyard, from careful pruning to hand harvesting at optimal ripeness. In the cellar, Mas Martinet favors a sensitive, low-intervention approach: gentle extraction, temperature-controlled fermentations using indigenous yeasts, and maturation in carefully selected barrels and/or large-format oak to preserve fruit purity, terroir expression, and fine-grained tannic texture rather than overt wood influence.

Food & Serving
This Priorat red is a natural partner for richly flavored Mediterranean and Spanish dishes: think lamb chops with rosemary, slow-braised beef or oxtail, Iberico pork, game birds, and hearty stews based on chorizo, beans, and tomatoes. It also pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses such as Manchego, Comté, or mature Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) to highlight both its fruit and its savory, mineral layers. A decant of 45–60 minutes is recommended in its youth to allow the aromatics to fully open and the tannins to soften.

Producer
Mas Martinet, founded in the late 1980s by José Luis Pérez, is one of the pioneering estates that helped spearhead the modern revival of Priorat. Located in the heart of the appellation, the winery has been instrumental in demonstrating that this rugged, slate-based region can produce world-class, age-worthy wines that rival the great reds of Europe. Over the years, Mas Martinet has become known for its meticulous vineyard work, commitment to organic and sustainable practices, and its precise, terroir-driven cuvées like Camí Pesseroles. The estate’s wines regularly receive critical acclaim and are regarded as benchmarks for contemporary Priorat, prized for their combination of power, freshness, and distinctive sense of place.

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