Celler Capçanes “Potente” 2018 Montsant, Spain
Baby Priorat over-achiever from Montsant
Montsant and Priorat
Neighbors
Montsant and Priorat are neighbors and a classic example of how one neighbor gets all the love and attention of the winepress, while the other gets politely ignored. For the last few years, the Priorat DOC has been the darling of hipster soms and wine publications. The attention is well-deserved; the region produces excellent wine from a punishing landscape and climate.
Think of the Priorat as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Montsant as Gigondas, Vacqueras, Cairanne, Rasteau, and all the other villages that surround Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Wines in the surrounding communities often use the same grape varietals, share similar soil structures, and even share weather conditions.
The one thing they don’t share is the price.
In the glass, you’ll find a superb union of power and finesse. Aromas of roasted dark berry and cherry compote, wild raspberry, and forest berries burst out of the glass along with a subtle hint of smoke and campfire. Just like the wines of the Priorat, the gorgeous lift of this Montsant on the palate is the perfect foil to the pure, velvety fruit. The long finish is a melange of dark berry fruit with hints of balsamic, chocolate, and a touch of pepper spice.
If you’re a fan of Priorat, you’ll fall in love with this “Junior Priorat” blend of Garnacha, Cariñena (Samsó), Syrah, and Merlot.
Best of all, this wine drinks like a Priorat, at the price of a Montsant!
Celler Capçanes “Potente” 2018
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