El Senat del Montsant 2022 is a carefully crafted red wine, expressing the identity of this Catalan region, a repository of ancestral viticulture. A Mediterranean coupage of garnacha, cariñena, and syrah, from vines up to 60 years old, that captivates with its complexity and delicacy.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
8 months (40% of the wine)
Type of bottle
Truncated Conical Bottle
Barrel aging time
French oak barrels
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
El Senat del Montsant 2022 is an expressive and velvety red wine, aged for 8 months in French oak barrels, produced by the winery 7 Magnifics in the Montsant Denomination of Origin. After betting on the garnacha from Terra Alta to launch its innovative project, the winery 7 Magnifics, in its eagerness to locate the most unique vineyards in Catalonia, settled in the D.O. Montsant. The firm led by the winemaker Nuria Barrachina found old vineyards of garnacha, cariñena, and syrah with marked typicity, provided by the rugged terrain and the Mediterranean climate, with mountainous influence, typical of the area. With these unbeatable materials, El Senat del Montsant 2022 was conceived.
Although it was officially established in 2001, the winemaking tradition of the D.O. Montsant dates back to the Roman Empire. Today, this production area in Tarragona, which encompasses 16 municipalities, most of them in the Priorat region, is experiencing one of its best periods thanks to initiatives like 7 Magnifics and to high-quality wines like this El Senat del Montsant 2022 that the Club brings to you.
Tasting notes
The Senat del Montsant displays a dark ruby color, well covered.
Seductive nose dominated by aromas of black fruits (cherry jam) on a background of ripe figs and mineral touches.
On the palate, it is sensual, with rich sensations of juicy fruit. A deep and persistent wine, with great personality.
The winery
Winery
Since their beginnings as winemakers in 1870, the Familia Torres has combined tradition and innovation in the production of prestigious wines and brandies, always working with the utmost respect for the environment. Linked to the land for more than three centuries – with the first references as winegrowers dating back to 1559 – they have historically had wineries and vineyards in Penedès, where they originate, as well as in Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre. Each generation has contributed to the development of the business and passed on to the next the passion for wine culture, the importance of caring for the land, and the pursuit of excellence.
The fourth generation, led by Miguel A. Torres, introduced the cultivation of cabernet sauvignon in Spain, creating 'Mas la Plana' in 1970, while the fifth generation today focuses on producing wines from unique vineyards and historic estates, as well as recovering ancestral Catalan grape varieties. This project allows for the recovery of viticultural heritage and could become a future solution to climate change due to the ability of these varieties to withstand high temperatures and drought. Additionally, Familia Torres contributes to minimizing the consequences by reducing their CO2 emissions, from the vineyard to the consumer, through the use of renewable energy, sustainable vehicles, energy efficiency measures, reducing bottle weight, regenerative viticulture, reforestation, and more. Their goal is to become a zero net emissions winery by 2040.
Familia Torres is also present with its own vineyards and wineries in Spain's main wine regions – Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, and Rías Baixas – as well as in Chile and California. They are members of Primum Familiae Vini, an association that brings together twelve of Europe's most prestigious centenary wine-producing families. Familia Torres owns more than 1,100 hectares of vineyards in Spain, 1,000 of which are located in Catalunya and certified as organic by the CCPAE. Most of the vineyards are cultivated using regenerative viticulture techniques.