Spanish Wine Regions > Monstant
This is one of the latest additions to the D.O.’s of Catalonia and we should enjoy its fantastic wines whilst they are still relatively unknown and still superb value for money. If you look for that big, wholesome, fat red to go with that game dish or stew you plan to cook you will certainly find it here. Whites and roses also hold their own and are very highly regarded. In short, we are sure you will like any of the wines we have selected for you.
Wine region's location
Montsant is situated in the province of Tarragona, within the Priorat region. Although only a short distance from the Mediterranean mountains isolate this area, creating a continental style climate which is characterised by huge contrasts in temperature between day and night. This becomes an important factor when maturing the grapes and directly helps to improve their quality. At the same time, the humidity of the Mediterranean winds helps counteract the lack of irrigation in this area. This all adds to the production of wines of great character which are similar to those of neighbouring Priorat. Fortunately they are not yet as fashionable as other areas of Spain and can still be enjoyed at very reasonable prices.
Wine characteristics
White Wines
Mostly based on White Grenache, they are wines with body,
good structure and with aromas of Mediterranean herbs. The
whites produced with Macabeo are lighter, fresher and fruitier.
Rose Wines
Not very usual in this area. Those made are produced using
Red Grenache. They are fruity, heavy in taste but very pleasant
and with a very good red berry definition.
Red Wines
Red wines are what the Monsant are famous for. They can be
100% Red Grenache or a mix of Red Grenache with Mazuelo and
Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah. They are dark and have a high
level of red and black fruit which makes them meaty and strong,
mostly of 14% alcohol contents. Similar to, but not as strong
as, Priorat wines.
Grapes
White GrapesMacabeo
Pansal
Perellada
Chardonnay
White Grenache
Muscat
Red Grapes
Grenache
Tempranillo
Monastrell
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carignen
Syrah
Mazuela
Facts & Figures
Area: 2,058 ha
Average yearly temperature:
16 Celsius
Average yearly water fall:
500 - 600mm
