Mas de Can Blau 2020 is a magnificent limited-production red wine that reveals the full potential of the Montsant vineyards. Crafted by Cellers de Can Blau from a balanced blend of grapes grown in different terroirs: garnacha from llicorella (slate) soils, cariñena born in clay soils, and syrah originating in limestone substrate. The result is a red wine with marked aromatic complexity that is fleshy, powerful, flavorful, and full of elegance on the palate.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
New French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Mas de Can Blau 2020 is a "must" for Montsant wine lovers. The well-balanced blend of cariñena, garnacha, and shyraz varieties, along with 18 months in new French oak barrels, creates a powerful, structured wine with aromas of ripe fruits and toasted notes that add a touch of elegance that lingers on the palate.
Mas de Can Blau is the high-end wine from Cellers Can Blau, a project initiated by the Viñas Familia Gil (Gil Family Estates) group in 2003 in the D.O. Montsant. At that time, the winery decided to invest in a small, lesser-known denomination, which boasted a rich diversity of soils and allowed for the adaptation of different grape varieties, both native and foreign. Today, Can Blau is a flagship winery of this denomination of origin, and its wines are featured on the menus of the finest restaurants.
The structure and power of Mas de Can Blau 2020, under the D.O. Montsant, pair perfectly with red meats, game stews, rice dishes, roasts, stews, marmitako, ham, and cured and blue cheeses.
Creators' opinion
Mas de Can Blau presents an intense cherry color with garnet rim. Powerful aroma of ripe fruits and roasted notes, maintaining a balance between the warm notes of macerated fruit and the memory of terruño. On the palate, it is full, fleshy, and powerful, concentrated and tasty but not excessive, with an elegant, broad, and persistent finish, well-structured regarding its aging in oak, crafted to appeal both to the trained taster and general consumers.
The winery
Part of the Juan Gil Family Estates group, Cellers Can Blau began its journey in 2003, becoming one of the first initiatives developed by the legendary Gil winemaking family outside their native Jumilla. Located in El Molar and part of the D.O. Montsant, the winery's philosophy focuses on working with the best vineyards in the region, predominantly indigenous. The technical direction of the winery is led by Nuria López Sarroca.