The La Coma valley marks the entrance to Mas d’en Gil and has the shape of a natural amphitheatre. On the lower terraces, grenache dominates, while higher up in the valley, carinyena is planted on various types of slate soils. The blend is composed of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, the latter coming from a limestone terroir located just beside the Coma Calcari plot.
The vineyards in La Coma are on average 40 to 50 years old.
Coma means valley; Vella is Catalan for old. A true classic from El Priorat.
Vinification
The grapes are vinified separately in underground concrete tanks. The wine then matures for 12 months in small French oak barriques (30% new) and in large foudres of 1,500 to 3,000 litres, mostly using seasoned oak.
A minimum of 24 months of bottle ageing follows after bottling.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2025
Best moment: 2026-2030
Until: 2032
To serve
Serve at cellar temperature, in a large glass, preferably after decanting, at least during the 5 first years.
Trial analysis
Deep red colour. Complex aromatic pallet of Mediterranean spices, red and black fruit (blackberries, raspberries), and a hint of vanilla, a touch of coffee and cocoa.
The fruit stays on the palate, accompanied by nice tannins and some acidity.
Very long and mineral 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