Portal del Montsant Santbru Carnyenes Velles 2012
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This powerful red delivers flavors of plum, currant, espresso, licorice and mineral. The broad texture is supported by muscular, well-integrated tannins, while balsamic acidity keeps this balanced and lively. A bold, modern style that remains focused and fresh. Drink now through 2027.
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Portal del Montsant was founded in 2003, after taking the reins on the old wine cooperative Marcá, and their legacy of over a century of winemaking. This increasingly popular Montsant winery stands out for its use of local grape varieties -Garnache and Cariñena- usually coming from over 60 years old vines.
The climate of the region (south of Barcelona) is typically mediterranean, with the vineyards such as Cornudella to the north, and at an elevation of 700-800 meters, enjoying some characteristics of a continental climate.
Small parcels of land, high quality crus, and a wide variety of soils (clay rich, chalky and sandy), make for an interesting selection of individual wines, rich in variety and personality, subtle, fragrant and complex.