Red Wine Les Sorts Sycar 2021
Availability: In stock
Year after year, Celler Masroig from DO Montsant scores a hit with the wonderful wine Les Sorts Sycar.
The 2021 vintage of this delightful Spanish red wine is made from a blend of Carignan, coming from old vines, and Syrah, coming from young vines.
After a meticulous vinification process in stainless steel tanks, the red wine Les Sorts Sycar 2021 black label was aged for 13 months in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels.
Before being bottled, this red wine from Montsant was gently filtered, but not clarified.
Aerate this Crianza red wine 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The wine Les Sorts Sycar is deep ruby with garnet tinges and a purple rim. |
---|---|
Nose | This blend of Carignan and Syrah results in a complex, intense aromatic expression. Smokey notes, nutty aromas and some ripe, jammy black fruit. In the background there are hints of aromatic herbs and a sharp, mineral undertone. |
Palate | Smooth and fleshy, this red wine of Celler Masroig is medium to full-bodied, with a steely acidity, ripe tannins and a long finish with spicy oak notes and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste. |
Our personal opinion | The red wine Les Sorts Sycar 2021 will be a great match for hearty meat dishes. This is an absolutely astounding value. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Les Sorts Sycar 2020: Enterwine 93. Decanter WWA 2023: 88 points & Bronze Medal. Les Sorts Sycar 2019: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. Decanter WWA 2022 - Silver Medal & 91 points. Les Sorts Sycar 2018: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. Decanter WWA 2021 - 91 points & Silver Medal. Les Sorts Sycar 2017: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. Guia de Vins de Catalunya - 9.4/10. Les Sorts Sycar 2016: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Les Sorts Sycar 2015: Enterwine 91. Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Les Sorts Sycar 2014: Peñín 92. Enterwine 92. Les Sorts Sycar 2013: Gilbert & Gaillard 2016-Silver Medal. Decanter World Wine Awards 2016-Bronze Medal. Vinous-91 points. Les Sorts Sycar 2012: Aged for 14 months in 90% French and 10% American oak. Peñín 92. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles-Gold Medal. International Wine Challenge-Bronze Medal. Guia de Vins de Catalunya (blind tasting)-9.46/10. Les Sorts Sycar 2011: Peñín 91. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014-Silver Medal. Les Sorts Sycar 2010: Peñín 93. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013-Silver Medal. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Montsant |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 13 |
Peñin Score | 91 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 92 |
Percentage of variety | Cariñena 60%, Syrah 40%. |
Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cooked foods, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Roasted foods, Sheep´s cheese, Stews, Vegitables sauces |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |