Since 2015, Mas Vilella has been in the hands of Albert Jané. Since then, he has been producing there his exceptional Autócton cuvées, red and white, from old Catalan grapes.
But as a tribute to his deceased father, Albert keeps on producing the Mas Vilella red from the Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted around the masia.
According to us, it is still one of Spain's best Cabernet Sauvignon.
Since 2018, Albert has also produced the Mas Vilella Blancà, from Malvasia de Sitges - already on par with the red.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-harvested in small baskets.
Skin contact maceration then ageing for a few months in oak barrels.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
Best moment : 2024-2026
Until : 2027
To serve
Serve chilled in a large glass. Best decanted.
Trial analysis
Golden colour. The first nose takes us to the Mediterranean - almonds, white fruit, grilled vegetables... With air, it reveals its full complexity. More powerful on the palate than one would expect from a Malvasia de Sitges - it is full of minerality, but gain, very Mediterranean.
The wood is very well integrated. Long in the finish.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied