UNFOLD THE MONTSANT
mysti cariñena
Cariñena is the grape of Montsant, and here we craft it without haste: 29 days of maceration and 8 months in second-use French oak. The result is a red wine with red fruit, fine tannins, and just the right amount of oak, from organic vineyards.
RED WINE · ORGANIC FARMING · DO MONTSANT
Varieties: 100% Cariñena
Aging: 8 months in second-year French oak barrels
Alcohol: 13% vol.
You might be surprised to know: In Catalonia, many winegrowers still call it samsó. It is a variety that requires patience in the vineyard and in the winery, and in return, it gives freshness and an acidity that stands the test of time.
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TASTING NOTE
Cherry red with purple highlights. On the nose, cherry, raspberry and forest fruits, with a floral and spicy undertone. On the palate, it is fresh and silky, with fruit at the forefront and a long finish.
VINEYARDS
Grapes grown without herbicides or insecticides. After 29 days of maceration with the skins, it ferments and undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Then it spends 8 months in second-year French oak, which gives it roundness without taking away its freshness.
Pairing
Embers, cured meats, and semi-cured cheeses. Serve at 14–16 °C.