Grape Varieties: 70% Garnatxa Negra, 20% Carinyena, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah
Ageing: 6 months in 2nd year French Allier Oak casks
Vinification: Fermentation 30 days at 26ºC. in stainless steel vats
Vine Age: 35 years
Ageing Potential: 5-6 years
   

Produced from grapes grown on terraces with a maximum yield per hectare of 2500 kg. Vintage starts at the beginning of October and the grapes are selected by hand and transported to the cellar in 20 Kg. cases. The fermentation-maceration takes place in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 26ºC. After this process wine goes into second year barriques of French Allier oak for 6 months. No finings nor cold treatments are done, resulting a wine with an expected evolution of at least five years.

 

2001 Mas Igneus FA 206
The F.A. 206 cuvee, is a blend of 70% Carignan, 19% Grenache, and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from small yields, and aged six months in used French oak. Fruit-driven, with ripe, sweet black currant characteristics along with hints of fennel and spice box is the 2001 F.A. 206. With additional texture and fat, it will drink well for 2-3 years. This is an outstanding value.
89 points. Wine Advocate #145, Feb 2003

1998 Mas Igneus FA 206
A noteworthy producer from Priorato, Mas Igneus's 1998 F.A. 206 is a blend of 70% Carignan, 19% Grenache, and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for six months in French oak. Soft and round, with earthy, strawberry and cherry flavors, an elegant personality, and fine purity as well as overall balance, it is meant to be consumed now and over the next 4-5 years. It is an excellent value.
88 points. Wine Advocate #136, Aug 2001