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This little wine-making area is part of Catalonia in Tarragona, and is to many considered a “baby Priorat” since it surrounds that region, producing wines from many of the same grapes and styles. But these wines have less pedigree and are considerably more affordable, but can be comparable in quality. In other words, this is a great go to region if you want a Priorat style on a budget. 
 
Montsant also shares much of Priorat’s distinguishable soil type, licorella, which is comprised mostly of granite and slate, with a shiny, black appearance. The vines are on elevated slopes which get plenty of sun by day and benefit from cooler temperatures at night. These conditions produce grapes that make complex wines of excellent quality and food friendliness. 
 
The main grapes grown are Garnacha and Cariñena. Other grapes such as Ull de Llebre (the local Tempranillo name), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are also grown and sometimes used as blending Read more »

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Acoustic Vinyes Velles (2006)

Winery: Acoustic Vineyards
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache , Carignan
Type: Table Wines
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Fenderbaum

Excellent wine. Nice floral nose with elements of mint. Nice tannic structure and a solid balance of fruit and spice on the palate. Shows what the producers in Monstant can do for reasonable prices.

Gran Vinaio Grenache Garnacha Montsant (2007)

Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
Color: Red Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Candied red apple and low wildflower notes jump on the nose with a light caramel top note. A little loose on entry, this is wide open on the palate with lightly peppery and gently floral/herb-framed flavors of wild strawberry and raspberry. It's a fun ...

Celler de Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica Old Vines (2010)

Winery: Celler de Capçanes
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

85% Garnachas 15% Syrah Hugely aromatic, this explodes in the glass with darkly plummy fruit, sweet licorice candied notes, leather, earth, and candied violet aromas. Soft and compact on entry, there's real depth on the palate here. The tannins sit l...

Marmellans Negre (NV)

Winery: Celler de Capçanes
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Carignan , Grenache , Tempranillo
Type: Table Wines
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Fenderbaum

A very, very solid wine that comes in at under an unbelievable €3. A young wine but with wonderful expression. Good tannic structure and finish. A go to wine.

Can Blau Monsant (2010)

Winery: Celler Can Blau
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Color: Red Wines
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tabednar

Vibrant red berry aroma. Well rounded with subtle notes of cherry and raspberry countered by a touch of tobacco. Wonderfully and thoughtfully blended. Great wine at this price. Will purchase again.

Cap de Ruc Garantxa (2009)

Winery: Celler Ronadelles
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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Fenderbaum

Very earthy, dungy nose. Not so much on the palate though - very soft tannins with good structure. Dried fruit in the middle and a decent finish. Another good showing from the Montsant region.

Octubre (2007)

Winery: Cinglesblaus
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache , Carignan , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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WinePleasures

Blueberry, raspberry, and tobacco came through strongly on the nose. It was a pleasant bouquet of aromas. Light and soft on the taste, it's a rather delicate wine. Paired with seared monk fish with a rice venere consume and filo wrapped asparagus, this...

Vinyes Domenech Teixar (2007)

Winery: Vinyes Domenech
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Hairy Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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Wine Fire

The nose on this elegant wine opens to a floral bouquet with a hint of pepper and spice. The palate launches with cherry, tobacco, licorice and tar, finishing with astringency on the back. At four hours, the wine has smoothed out significantly and al...

Capcanes la Flor del Flor (2007)

Winery: Celler de Capçanes
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Tempranillo
Type: Table Wines
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JamesR

I agree with the other reviews of this in that it has a black cherry with a hint of clove flavors. I don't quite agree with the smokiness though. For me it's more of a grill quality, a subtle difference.

Vinos Sin-Ley G2 (2007)

Winery: Vinos Sin-Ley
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

This is what the Spanish seem to do best, produce affordable wines that are packed with sunny, yet fresh fruit. On the nose this is full of dark red fruits with fine herbal and spice top notes. In the mouth there are rich fruit notes supported by integ...

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Cellers Can Blau Montsant Mas de Can Blau
Winery: Celler Can Blau
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. Read more »

Castell de Falset Montsant
Winery: Castell de Falset
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Falset
Color: Red Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

Quick throw together meal that is delicious! Read more »

Acustic Blanc Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Brao Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Cellers Can Blau Montsant
Winery: Celler Can Blau
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Mini Meatloaves

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Brao Jeroboam Caja En Madera Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Trick-or-Treat Turnovers Recipe

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Auditori Caja En Madera Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie

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Brao Caja En Madera Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Taco Bake I

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Acustic Jeroboam Caja En Madera Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Avocado Crostini Two Ways Recipe

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Acustic Blanc Jeroboam Caja En Madera Acustic Celler Do Montsant Spain
Winery: Acustic Celler
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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  • Grenache Blanc

    History of the grape: Grenache Blanc is thought to be a mutation of Grenache Noir, more often referred to as just Gre...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Molinara

    Breppion Scavolegno, Breppion Scuro, Breppon, Molinara Ciara, Molinara Rada, Pola, Rossanella, Rossanella Gentile, Ro...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Carignan

    History of the grape: The grape has been traced as far back as the 3rd century in the Aragon province in Spain. The A...

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  • Venus La Universal

    “La Universal” is a 4-hectare property located in the township of Falset (D.O. Montsant). The soi...

  • Celler El Masroig

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Montsant on Snooth

  • Celler Can Blau Montsant Blau 2011

    May 2013

    Celler Can Blau Montsant Blau 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by croftfam


  • Can Blau 2009

    May 2013

    Can Blau 2009

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    Strong nose, first taste of strawberry, lively, expressive. [From "Red Blends" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 21 July 2012.] Read More

    Wine review by Nathan P


  • Fra Guerau Montsant 2007

    April 2013

    Fra Guerau Montsant 2007

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    I decided to try this one for 2.99 a bottle..got the sensation of just having licked an ashtray.. Read More

    Wine review by cityofangels


  • Cap de Ruc Garantxa 2009

    March 2013

    Cap de Ruc Garantxa 2009

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    Garnatxa pura ,molt bé relació qualitat preu. Read More

    Wine review by bibigass


  • Montsant "Sola Fred". Celler El Masroig Carignan Spain Montsant Celler El Masroig 2009

    March 2013

    Montsant "Sola Fred". Celler El Masroig Carignan Spain Montsant Celler El Masroig 2009

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    Spicy nose, very tannic. Mouth pucker to the extreme. Nothing exceptional. Read More

    Wine review by johanna83


  • Besllum Montsant 2008

    February 2013

    Besllum Montsant 2008

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    No written review

    Wine review by celestrin


  • February 2013

    I want to put together a collection of birth year wines for my son.  He ... He ... del DueroPriorat/MontsantItaly:PiedmontTuscanyWashington:Wineries?Oregon:Wineries?California:NapaAlexander ValleyCarnerosI know there are tons of options out there.  Let me know what you think would make a nice collection of 2004 vintage wines that will be nice... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Birth Year Wines


  • Flor d'Englora Roure Montsant 2009

    January 2013

    Flor d'Englora Roure Montsant 2009

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    Tomado en Moli dels Fanals (Andorra) - abril 2012 Read More

    Wine review by IgnacioONTHEGO


  • Blau 2009

    January 2013

    Blau 2009

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    "Sour" and volatile nose. Nice dark color. I think this is a deceptive wine. Initial palate sensation is that thie is a medium-bodied wine with olive branch flavors. As the wine moves through the mouth though, I realize that this is a quite full-bodied wine, and the annoying olive-branch flavor disappears. It doesn't burst with fruity flavor... Read More

    Wine review by EMark


  • Can Blau Montsant 2008

    January 2013

    Can Blau Montsant 2008

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    A favorite to share with friends with or without food! Read More

    Wine review by eslyman


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