Montsant Les Sorts Vinyes Velles Masroig 2020

Tasting Notes

Founded in 1917, Celler Masroig today manages 350ha of prime vineyard across Montsant. But it's the up-to-the-minute winemaking skills, led by head winemaker Carles Escolar, that make it stand out on the Catalan scene. Maisroig has always been committed to the quality of Carignan on red clay soils, and the variety dominates the blend of Les Sorts (with just 5% Garnacha in the 2020). After a traditional fermentation, the wine is aged for 17 months in new French oak and 12 months in bottle before release. David Williams: Ripe, rich, maturing nose with creamy blackberry and a cut of orange pithiness and black cherry. Lots of tannin and extract, but enough fruit to carry through to more creamy blackberry on the finish, which contrasts with a rosemary-and-orange bitterness. Matthew Forster MW: Savoury black olive and bark characters, brooding black fruit. Succulent, with fine concentration and balance. Luis Gamiz: Dark fruit, spice, great mid-palate concentration and intensity, firm, tight-knit tannins. Round and full-bodied but very good integration and a long finish. Drinking window: 2025-2040. (decanter.com)