Mas La Mola
2022
Vi d'Altura Priorat, Mas La Mola
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Mas La Mola is a seven-hectare family estate in Priorat, Cataluña, run by Jordi Masdeu and Alessandro Marchesan. The pair craft expressive, site-specific wines from vineyards planted across two distinct terroirs in the Poboleda district—gravel soils by the river and parcels situated on dramatic llicorella slate formations at elevations between 300 and 800 metres. The slate imparts pronounced minerality that defines their reds and whites alike. If you want genuine Priorat character without over-extraction, this is where to look.
About Mas La Mola
The Ferrando family has owned Mas La Mola for 150 years. Today, Jordi Masdeu—a young Spaniard with experience in the London wine trade—and Alessandro Marchesan direct all viticulture, winemaking and blending from a small winery in Poboleda's streets. Their vineyards split across two microclimates: 40-year-old Macabeo vines on low-yielding gravel next to a river that irrigates during hot summers, and older parcels of Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha and Pedro Ximénez planted on the elevated llicorella formations that characterise northern Priorat's most prized sites. This geology is fundamental to their wines. The unique slate is believed to impart pronounced mineral character—a signature you'll taste in every bottle.
The winemaking reflects their philosophy: minimal intervention, maximum expression of place. Their whites undergo fermentation in new French oak barrels, where they rest on lees to develop a creamy texture and added complexity while retaining crisp acidity. Their reds spend 12 months in old French oak, preserving the structure and complexity that define top Priorat. The 2021 Vi de Vila, Priorat Blanco was the first vintage classified as 'Vi de vila'—a classification one level above standard Priorat DOQ that certifies 100% of grapes come from Poboleda and demands lower yields and older vines. This detail matters: it signals rigorous standards and terroir focus.
Mas La Mola Wines in Our Collection
The 2023 Vi de Vila, Priorat Blanco (90 points, Decanter World Wine Awards) features Garnacha Blanca as its primary component, with supporting portions of Pedro Ximénez and Macabeo contributing to the final blend. Expect intense aromas of peaches and apricots with flinty minerality and creamy texture—this is the wine to open when you want white Priorat with real depth. The 2022 Vi d'Altura Priorat (91 points, Decanter) blends 85% Garnacha and 15% Garnacha Peluda, delivering layered complexity: black cherries and blueberries on the nose, smoky minerality and spice underneath. This is their signature red—serious, mineral-driven and age-worthy. Also available is the 2022 L'Expressió del Priorat (90 points, Decanter), a Carinena–Garnacha blend that adds another dimension to the range. All three wines score 3.7 on Vivino, reflecting consistent quality and drinkability across the range.
Food Pairing
The Vi de Vila Blanco pairs beautifully with shellfish in cream sauce, white fish with herbs, or soft cheeses. The Vi d'Altura's dark fruit and smoky minerality suits braised beef, lamb, game birds, and aged Manchego. The L'Expressió del Priorat works with roasted vegetables, charcuterie boards, or rich tomato-based dishes. All three handle garlic and olive oil-heavy cuisine with ease—Catalan cooking, essentially.
What makes Mas La Mola's terroir distinctive?
Two vineyard areas in Poboleda: gravel soils by a river (for Macabeo), and steep llicorella slate slopes at 300–800m (for Garnacha varieties). The unique slate imparts pronounced minerality to all wines.
What does 'Vi de vila' classification mean?
'Vi de vila' is one level above standard Priorat DOQ. It requires 100% grapes from Poboleda village, lower maximum yields, and older minimum vine age—a rigorous standard certifying terroir focus.
Which Mas La Mola wine should I buy first?
Start with the 2022 Vi d'Altura Priorat (91pts Decanter). It's their signature blend—85% Garnacha, 15% Garnacha Peluda—with layered complexity, black cherry, smoky minerality and 12 months old French oak ageing.
Who makes Mas La Mola wines?
Jordi Masdeu and Alessandro Marchesan run this seven-hectare family estate in Poboleda, Priorat, Cataluña. The Ferrando family has owned Mas La Mola for 150 years; Masdeu brings London wine trade experience to their winemaking today.
What style of wine does Mas La Mola make?
Mas La Mola makes mineral-driven reds and whites from slate-rich soils. Reds blend Garnacha and Carinena; whites feature Garnacha Blanca, Pedro Ximénez and Macabeo. The 2023 Vi de Vila Blanco scored 90 points for tropical, balanced character.
How much does Mas La Mola wine cost?
Mas La Mola wines range between £22.20 and £37.10. Entry-level L'Expressió del Priorat costs around £22, while premium Vi d'Altura and Vi de Vila selections sit between £36 and £37.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.