Salix 2023
Mas Doix | D.O.Q. Priorat
"The nobility of 'licorella' white: a cult wine that defies time, capturing the most serene, profound, and elegant essence of high-altitude Priorat."
White Sophistication on Slate Soils
Salix 2023 is the perfect opportunity for connoisseurs looking to buy high-end white wine online and explore a cult gem in a region dominated by powerful reds. This imported wine from the Mas Doix winery is born on the steep slopes of Poboleda, where old-vine Garnacha Blanca absorbs the iron-rich minerality of the 'licorella'. Masterfully aged on its lees, Salix offers a creamy structure and a saline verticality that position it as one of the most gastronomic and prestigious white wines on the Spanish scene. Get it at La Cava Shop with guaranteed secure shipping throughout Mexico.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Mas Doix
- Origin: Poboleda, D.O.Q. Priorat, Spain.
- Varietal: Garnacha Blanca (dominant), Macabeo, and Pedro Ximénez.
- Aging: Aged in French oak barrels and tanks on lees.
- Terroir: High-altitude 'licorella' (slate) soils.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw-yellow color with golden and steely glints. Bright and highly limpid in the glass.
Nose: Profound and clear bouquet. Notes of apricot, ripe citrus, and white flowers, wrapped in a mineral background of gunpowder, nuts, and a subtle touch of integrated wood.
Palate: Wide, enveloping entry with body. Stands out for its eternal verticality and a piercing salinity that evokes the Mediterranean breeze. A long and extremely elegant finish.
3. Pairing and Service
Gastronomy: Exceptional with fatty fish (turbot or cod), creamy seafood rice dishes, white meats in emulsified sauces, and foie gras.
Service: Light aeration is recommended to open up its layers. Serve between 10°C and 12°C.
Glassware: Enjoy in a wide-bodied white wine glass to appreciate its aromatic volume.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Salix a "cult" wine?
White wine production in the Priorat is tiny (less than 5% of the total). Salix is one of its greatest exponents, valued for its unique ability to age with elegance.
How does 'licorella' influence a white wine?
The slate provides a vibrant minerality and an acidic freshness that balances the ripeness of the grape, giving the wine that saline and electric sensation so characteristic of Mas Doix.