- 91 points -
(Vintage 2018)Plum and spice with some walnut, chocolate and coconut. It’s medium-bodied with firm and not too intrusive tannins. Fruity and polished finish. Drink now.
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CELLER DE CAPÇANES
Montsant Mas Collet
2020
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Cataluna
Appellation
Montsant
Varietal(s)
Grenache Noir
40 %
Cabernet Sauvignon
30 %
Carignan
30 %
Alcohol percentage
14,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1 g/l
Aging vessel type
New up to five years old american and french oak barriques
Length of aging
9 month
Total acidity
5.3 g/l
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About this winery
CAPÇANES, a village hidden away in the Priorato hills inland from Tarragona is the source of many fine wines today but has a long wine growing history. Prior to Phylloxera at the turn of the 19th century was very densely planted but after the devastation caused by this insect only about 1/5th of the original vineyards was replanted predominantly with Garnacha which was the popular grape variety. Some of those vineyards, approaching 100 years old, still exist and are in production although...
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Product notes
Manual haverst. All varieties were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. Maceration of 8 to 15 days. Temperature controlled fermentation (26-29ºC) and malolactic fermentation in tank. Light filtration and soft finining before bottling. Aged 6 months in tank before bottling. Garnacha vines are 15 to 40 years old and Cabernet between 5 to 15 years old. The lower vineyards is alluvial soil while, the higher vineyards and all terraces and slopes are on poor, mineral, stony soil based with some granite and slate.
Tasting notes
Medium deep red with flecks of violet; ripe cherry flavours; blueberries; smooth, well integrated, oaky, toasty aromas; medium-bodied; fruit-driven; fine ripe sweetness; good acidity; perfectly balanced; round ripe tannins; long, ripe fruit finish
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