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Espectacle De Montsant Montsant Tinto 2008
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$297.62
The 2008 Espectacle del Montsant has a very distinctive, oyster shell-scented bouquet that expresses its terroir...
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Espectacle De Montsant Montsant Tinto 2013
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$124.95
I think the 2013 Espectacle del Montsant suffered when tasted next to its 'cousins' from Clos Mogador. This pure...
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Espectacle De Montsant Montsant Tinto 2014
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$227.36
The cooler and more austere 2014 Espectacle del Montsant could have some similarities with 2008. It has beautiful...
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Espectacle De Montsant Montsant Tinto 2014
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$139.95
The cooler and more austere 2014 Espectacle del Montsant could have some similarities with 2008. It has beautiful...
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Espectacle De Montsant Montsant Tinto 2015
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$103.34
The 2015 Espectacle del Montsant is a ripe and classic vintage for this exceptional wine produced from a single...
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Espectacle De Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
The purple skinned Grenache grapes have become, over the past few decades, one of the most widely planted grape varietals on earth, thanks to their unique characteristics and the fact that they are an ideal varietal for use in both single variety and blended wines. They tend to be very light in body, due to the fact that they have low tannin levels and not much acidity to them. However, they can add a boost of alcohol to any blended wine, and also offer their complex and spicy flavors of pepper and dark berries. Grenache grapes grow very well in dry and arid region, such as their native home of central Spain, and struggle with damp conditions in which they are prone to rot or develop mildew. Thankfully, modern techniques and technology has managed to overcome many of these problems, resulting in this varietal continuing to grow in use and popularity.
Region: Cataluna
For thousands of years, Spain's beautiful wine region of Catalunya has been a powerful center of wine production, with much archaeological evidence to suggest that quality vines were being cultivated in the fine Catalan soils many hundreds of years before even the first Roman settlers arrived. The wonderful coastal Mediterranean climate of the region creates an ideal environment for viticulture, and the excellent conditions are improved further by the mineral rich soils which cover much of the region's valleys and hillsides. As a result, the bodegas and wineries which operate in Catalunya are able to grow a wide variety of imported and native grape varietals, and are able to produce their famous sparkling Cava wines in large quantities, alongside the many still red and white wine bottles which are brought out each year to critical acclaim.
Country: Spain
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.