Red Wine Mas La Plana 2018

Crianza red wine from Penedès. Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 18 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Penedès
Grapes Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Wineries: Torres
P 93 93 93

Availability: In stock

€82.50
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A varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, Mas La Plana is an absolutely iconic Spanish red wine produced by Bodegas Torres. It is one of the bottlings of the Antologia Miguel Torres collection, which comprises the top-tier wines of the winery.

The legend was born when, in the 1979 wine contest "Les Olympiades du Vin" organized by the "Gault-Millau" magazine, the 1970 vintage of this red wine from Penedès, which then bore the name "Torres Gran Coronas Etiqueta Negra", defeated in a blind tasting wines such as Château Latour 1970, Château Pichon-Lalande 1964, and the monumental Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1961.

Sourced solely from the Mas La Plana estate, a 29-hectare vineyard with clayey and loamy soils situated in the heart of DO Penedès, the 2018 harvest began on September 25. Meticulously selected, the grapes were first macerated for 15 to 25 days and then they were fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for 7 days..

After that, Mas La Plana 2018 was aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak barrels. It was bottled in October 2020..

Needless to say, this Crianza red wine will improve considerably over the next years.

Aerate this red wine from Penedès at least 1 hour before drinking.

76,439 bottles produced (0.75 cl).

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Appearance

The red wine Mas La Plana is medium purple with a garnet rim.

Nose

Nuanced and detailed, this Cabernet Sauvignon from Penedès effortlessly combines some deep mineral notes, delicate spicy tips and dash of blackcurrants and blackberries. There are flecks of tobacco and fine leather, and some gentle earthy overtones. 

Palate

This red wine of Bodegas Torres is crisp, nuanced and detailed. It packs first-class black fruit -mulberries, bilberries- with a gentle wooden note and a clear terroir imprint. Acidity is excellent, with some smooth tannins and a very long finish with some spicy and mineral remembrances.

Our personal opinion

Once again, Mas Plana 2018 lives up to its legend. A magnificent single estate wine from Penedès.

OTHER VINTAGES

Mas Plana 2017:

Enterwine 93. Wine Spectator 93. Decanter WWA 97. James Suckling 95.

Mas Plana 2015:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Guía Peñin 95. J. Suckling 93.

Year 2018
Type Red
D.O. Penedès
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? One hour before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 18
Parker's Score 93
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 93
Other guides Wine Enthusiast 95. James Suckling 94.
Mono-Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings Birds, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
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2 Reviews
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This wine gets leaner and more elegant with each vintage, without ever losing its old-world character.
Review by (Posted on 6 June 2023)
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Been a big fan of Mas La Plana for many years. Elegant and crafted with a master touch.
Review by (Posted on 8 October 2020)
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