This is your “I’m fun, but I have standards” sparkling rosé. Made as Cava should be made, with bottle-fermented bubbles and a very flirty Catalan grape called Trepat.
Wine Description
Mas Fi Brut Rosé is a non-vintage Cava from the Masachs family in Penedès, made from Trepat and aged a minimum of 11 months before release. It’s not trying to cosplay Champagne, it’s doing its own crisp, pink, Spanish thing with actual traditional-method credentials.
Behind the label is Masachs, a family-run winery that’s been making wine in Penedès since the 1920s, with their modern facility built at their Monsarra estate in Torrelles de Foix. This is the kind of bottle you open when you want bubbles that feel intentional, not accidental.
Winemaker Spotlight
Alex Ruiz Masachs is listed by the producer as CEO and Winemaker at Josep Masachs, the family winery behind Mas Fi. If you like bottles that come from people who actually run the place and make the wine, this is that energy.
The Vibe
Bright pink, fine bubbles, cool confidence. This is the bottle you bring when you want compliments without giving a TED Talk, and it plays perfectly with seafood, salty snacks, and any plan that starts with “just one glass.”
What it tastes like
Fresh and clean with a fine, persistent mousse, leaning into red-berry notes like strawberry and cherry, plus that brisk “keep pouring” finish you want from Brut. The profile is based on producer-facing tech notes and the fact that Trepat is often used for Cava rosé.
Pairing + When to drink it
Pop it as an aperitif, pour it with oysters, shrimp, sushi, tapas, jamón, or a salty cheese situation that’s getting out of hand. Drink now, well-chilled, and don’t overthink it.
Quick Specs
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Producer: Josep Masachs (Masachs family)
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Winemaker: Alex Ruiz Masachs
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Region/Appellation: D.O. Cava (Penedès, Catalonia, Spain)
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Grapes: Trepat
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Vintage: NV (Non-Vintage)
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Farming: Producer notes estate vineyards include organic surface area, but grapes for this cuvée specifically are Unknown.
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Winemaking/Aging: Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle); minimum 11 months aging
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ABV: 11.5%
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Bottle size: 750 ml
Critic Reviews
Wine Enthusiast: 87 points, reviewed vintage: NV, issue date: 12/31/2023.
Excerpt: Notes a strawberry-forward profile with a clean, mineral-leaning finish.
FAQs
Q: Why is Trepat used for Cava rosé, and is it actually “official”?
A: Yes, it’s official: Trepat is one of the authorized Cava grape varieties, and Spanish regulations note it is used for Cava rosé. It tends to give lighter-color rosé with fresh red-fruit character rather than heavy, jammy vibes.
Q: What does “Brut” mean in Cava, and where does this bottle land?
A: In Cava, Brut is defined by low dosage and a dry finish, with a legal cap at 12 g/L sugar for Brut. This bottle lists 9 g/L residual sugar, so it sits comfortably in Brut territory.
Q: Is Mas Fi made with the traditional method or just fizzy wine?
A: Cava is made using the traditional method, meaning a second fermentation happens in the bottle, which is where the bubbles come from. Mas Fi Rosé is listed with a minimum 11 months aging, which fits the category expectations for Cava aged on lees.
Q: Who is behind Mas Fi, and what’s the real winery name?
A: Mas Fi is produced by the Masachs family winery, Josep Masachs, based in Penedès. The producer describes a family history in the region going back to the 1920s and points to their Monsarra estate in Torrelles de Foix as a key site.
Q: Who is the winemaker for Josep Masachs, the winery behind Mas Fi?
A: The producer lists Alex Ruiz Masachs as CEO and Winemaker. That’s a rare combo that usually translates to “the person calling the shots is also close to the cellar.”
