Winemaker Notes
Cherry with purple reflections, it exhibits a collection of aromatic attributes, ripe fruit, spices, power and complexity, which provide an almost panoramic vision of the possibilities of DO Montsant. Fruity, powerful, meaty and concentrated, impregnated with the notes of the terroir, it shows an elegant breadth of flavors in the mouth and a long, fresh and spicy finish.
Blend: 40% Cariñena, 40% Syrah, 20% Garnacha
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Cinnamon, baking spices to the dried strawberries, redcurrants and thyme. Mediterranean herbs. Juicy and firm on the medium-bodied palate with some chewy tannins that prop up the structure for the elegant red berry fruit in the middle.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
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