Espectacle del Montsant

Montsant Garnacha

9.3160 ratings
9.333 pro ratings
Montsant, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
Garnacha
Paella
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Very pretty. Roses and violet and cherry. Cool blooded and really clear. A nice Perry finish

Very pretty. Roses and violet and cherry. Cool blooded and really clear. A nice Perry finish

Jun 24th, 2022
Shawn R

14 was amazing, 11 was a hot vintage and it shows. Has those port like elements.

14 was amazing, 11 was a hot vintage and it shows. Has those port like elements.

May 24th, 2020
Shawn R

Another world famous Wine Nerd Herd Virtual Tasting this time on the docket was Spanish wines. This 100% Grarnacha showed in full force...caramel and violets on the nose-delicate in so many ways, not overly oaked, such fine balance and precision that speaks of a hybrid of old and new world. Drinks well now, yet has many many years ahead of it. @thewinenerdherd

Another world famous Wine Nerd Herd Virtual Tasting this time on the docket was Spanish wines. This 100% Grarnacha showed in full force...caramel and violets on the nose-delicate in so many ways, not overly oaked, such fine balance and precision that speaks of a hybrid of old and new world. Drinks well now, yet has many many years ahead of it. @thewinenerdherd

May 18th, 2020
Ara Aslanian

Corked

Corked

Jun 9th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Pronounced “Es-peck-tuckle dell Mont-sunt.” Located in so-called armpit of Spain’s prestigious wine country principally because of its rustic quality. I read the wine is called “Spectacle” because it showed the wine world its natural potential was detracted by lack of literacy & operating capital. Intense fruit nose with sweet spice. Palate is somewhat tight & heavy with black fruits, sweet cacao & pepper spice. Big tannins, well balanced with lingering finesse, ending with a jolt of spice. Tasting Sample. Needs time or decanting!

Pronounced “Es-peck-tuckle dell Mont-sunt.” Located in so-called armpit of Spain’s prestigious wine country principally because of its rustic quality. I read the wine is called “Spectacle” because it showed the wine world its natural potential was detracted by lack of literacy & operating capital. Intense fruit nose with sweet spice. Palate is somewhat tight & heavy with black fruits, sweet cacao & pepper spice. Big tannins, well balanced with lingering finesse, ending with a jolt of spice. Tasting Sample. Needs time or decanting!

Dec 3rd, 2018
Conrad Green

A bright and fruity nose. Almost gamay-like. Cherry and spicy pepper. Light and fragrant. Really poised on the mid palate. Pure, clear and dazzling. The winemaker isn’t getting in the way of the wine. Could be a quality Pinot but is 100 year plus aged Grenache vines. Great.

A bright and fruity nose. Almost gamay-like. Cherry and spicy pepper. Light and fragrant. Really poised on the mid palate. Pure, clear and dazzling. The winemaker isn’t getting in the way of the wine. Could be a quality Pinot but is 100 year plus aged Grenache vines. Great.

Aug 3rd, 2018
Conrad Green

Soft and broad nose of plummy fruit with minerality. Very intense on the palate with a blast of alcohol. Super clean

Soft and broad nose of plummy fruit with minerality. Very intense on the palate with a blast of alcohol. Super clean

Aug 3rd, 2018
Conrad Green

A dark brooding nose with intense fruit- plum, violets, pepper. A very pure palate of bright fruit. Pure Grenache and really excellent

A dark brooding nose with intense fruit- plum, violets, pepper. A very pure palate of bright fruit. Pure Grenache and really excellent

Aug 3rd, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Pronounced “Es-peck-tuckle dell Mont-sunt.” Located in so-called armpit of Spain’s prestigious wine country principally because of its rustic quality. Deep Ruby with intense fruit aromas and sweet floral spice, aged 15 mos in French oak, from a warm dry vintage. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and raspberry with currants, sweet cacao, floral & pepper spice. Fine big tannins, well balanced with long finish finesse, ending with herb and spice, adding slight alcohol warmth.

Pronounced “Es-peck-tuckle dell Mont-sunt.” Located in so-called armpit of Spain’s prestigious wine country principally because of its rustic quality. Deep Ruby with intense fruit aromas and sweet floral spice, aged 15 mos in French oak, from a warm dry vintage. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and raspberry with currants, sweet cacao, floral & pepper spice. Fine big tannins, well balanced with long finish finesse, ending with herb and spice, adding slight alcohol warmth.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2022
Mike Miller

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2017