Founded in 1917, Celler el Masroig is situated in the southern part of Montsant, bordering on Priorat. Montsant, which became a DO in 2001, extends from the banks of the Siurana River to the Montsant hilltops. Despite its eighty years heritage, the Cooperativa el Masroig today, strives to continually improve methods of production and the quality of the wines, while maintaining and enhancing their traditional identity. “Celler El Masroig, located in the up-and-coming region of Montsant, is a role model for how a cooperative ought to function. The winery keeps only the best grapes and sells off the rest to other producers, some of whom are quite well known. The wines are very fairly priced and offer an excellent price to quality ratio from the top to the bottom of the portfolio.” (Robert Parker’)
| 2007 | Sola Fred Carinena , Montsant | | | | “…a non-oaked cuvee of 90% Carinena and 10% Garnacha. Dark ruby-colored, it has an excellent nose of violets, black cherry, and earth notes. Supple and forward on the palate, it has serious depth of flavor, excellent balance, and a long, fruity finish. This hedonistic effort is a great value for drinking over the next 2-3 years.”
90 Points ~ Robert Parker | | 2004 | Castell de les Pinyeres Garnacha/Carinena , Montsant | | | | “The 2004 Castell de les Pinyeres is composed of 45% Garnacha, 30% Carinena, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it offers an expressive perfume of mineral, forest floor, black cherry, and currant aromas. Smooth textured and ripe with a bit of underlying structure, this tasty effort should drink well over the next 4-6 years.”
89 Points ~ Robert Parker |
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