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Red Wine Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2020
Vegan red wine from Montsant. Blend of old-vines Carignan and Grenache aged for 17 months in French oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.
Crianza. 17 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montsant
Wineries: Celler Masroig
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Availability: In stock
Regular Price: €15.80
Special Price €14.85
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The 2020 vintage of the wine Les Sorts Vinyes Velles is, as usual, made from a blend of old-vines Carignan (90%) and Grenache (10%).
First, the hand-picked grapes were meticulously selected on the sourcing table, and then they were vinified in stainless steel tanks.
After completing alcoholic fermentation, this Spanish red wine from DO Montsant went through malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Then this vegan wine was matured for 17 months in the barrels.
Finally, the wine Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2020 was aged for 12 months minimum in the bottle before its release.
Decant this red wine from Montsant 1 hour before drinking.
Pair this Crianza red wine from Celler Masroig with hearty meat recipes.
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| Appearance | The red wine Les Sorts Vinyes Velles is deep ruby with a purple rim. |
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| Nose | Cherries and blackberries, with nuances of toast, Mediterranean garrigue and spices. In the background, this blend of old-vines Carignan and Grenache insinuates a note of cocoa over a thriving, ever-pulsating mineral beat. |
| Palate | Gentler than one might imagine, with a distinctive freshness and a crisp, uplifting acidity, this red wine from Celler Masroig combines elegance and local character in an engaging way. Flavours of red and black fruit, nuanced by bitter chocolate, resin, aromatic herbs, dry earth and some mineral remembrances. Crunchy tannins and long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | An astounding value, the wine Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2020 will pair extremely well with meats such as grilled lamb chops and a roast suckling pig. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2019: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92 Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2018: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022. Silver Medal - Decanter WWA 2022. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2017: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 92. Decanter WWA 2021 - 94 points & Silver Medal. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2016: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 92. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2015: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2014: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Gold Medal - Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2018. Silver Medal - Decanter WWA 2018. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2013: Enterwine 92. Peñín 93. Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017 & Gilbert & Gaillard. Official Wine DO Montsant. 9,54/10 - Guia de Vins de Catalunya (Blind tasting). Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2012: Gold Medal (90+)-Gilbert & Gaillard 2016. Silver Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards 2016. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2011: Peñín 92. 9,42/10-Catalan Wine Guide 2016. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2010: Blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months. Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2009: Bronze Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards 2014. Silver Medal-Concours Mondial Bruxelles. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 17 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Cariñena 90%, Garnacha Tinta 10% |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Duck, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
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Yes, Montsant IS the real thing. This was chosen Official Wine of the region, and it is not easy to understand why. It is a beautifully made wine, tremendously expressive, age-worthy and completely unpretentious. I read somewhere that 2013 was a superb vintage, so there you have it.
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(Posted on 8 November 2017)
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