Rating:
90
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media
"(50% carinena, 25% garnacha and 25% syrah; fermented in stainless steel and aged for four months in French oak): Brilliant ruby. Lively red berry and Asian spice aromas are deepened by notes of mocha and licorice. Taut and linear on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering fresh raspberry and cherry compote flavors and a touch of succulent herbs. Shows very good energy and focus, finishing with lingering spiciness and a note of tangy berry skin."
Product Description:
"Contrary to its illustrious neighbor Priorat, in Monsant one can work with characteristic varieties each one planted in soils of different composition, i.e., sand and clay for carinena, lime for syrah, and slate for garnacha. This project involves the Gil Vera family, Victor Rodriguez and the technical aspects are headed by winemaker Nuria Sarroca. Cherry with purple reflexes, it exhibits a collection of attributes, aromatics, strength and complexity, that brings an almost panoramic view of the possibilities of the DO Montsant. Fruity and impregnated with the soil's notes, it shows wideness of savoriness in mouth and a fresh and spicy finish." -Winery