The young red Santes Negre is made from grapes sourced from controlled old vineyards around the Cistercian monastery of Santes Creus (Tarragona). A wine that stands out for its good acidity acquired thanks to the climate of the area, Mediterranean with continental influence.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha tinta, Tempranillo
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
The wine from Portal del Montsant Santes Negre is primarily made from garnacha negra sourced from very old, controlled production vineyards, around the monastery of Santes Creus. A young red with good volume and present tannins, with a nose where red fruit aromas stand out. Smooth and tasty on the palate, it is a red wine without barrel aging, making it versatile for all kinds of situations.
The winery Portal de Montsant, located in an area dedicated to viticulture since the early last century, is characterized by the use of traditional varieties of the area: cariñena and garnacha. The wines they produce are distinguished by being very complex and fragrant, yet subtle.
In the words of Judit Sabaté, winemaker at Portal de Montsant, Santes Negre "is a wine that pairs with many types of food. Its fruit and harmony balance everything from traditional cuisine to Asian; oily fish and is ideal for barbecues with friends." Enjoy this casual red from the D.O. Montsant.
Tasting notes
Bright rim over an intense color.
On the nose, it is a red wine that stands out for its fruity aromas of plum and cherry. As it opens up, notes of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and thyme appear.
Fruity and fresh while being concentrated and full-bodied. Long.
The winery
The aim of Portal del Montsant is to showcase, through its wines, the character, expression, and the purest essence of the cariñenas and garnachas typical of the region. These grapes are sourced from small plots with controlled production and are vinified and worked separately to extract the maximum potential from each of them.
The wines from this winery hark back to the origins of viticulture in the region and take their name from Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the monastic order of the Carthusian monks of Escaladei and responsible for the beginning of viticulture in the area.