Celler Masroig, Pinyeres Red 2022, Montsant

Celler Masroig, Pinyeres Red 2022, MontsantLocated in the village of El Masroig, in the southwestern part of the Montsant DO, this community based cooperative was established in 1917 to support and maintain the population (500 people) and their agricultural heritage. Celler Masroig have created a cycle of re investment for the community, producing both olive oil and a variety of wines from their 400 ha of surrounding land. Local shop keepers and artist benefit from the visiting tourists drawn

with well-balanced tannins and a long and persistent finish

The Primitivo vines grow in shallow red soils typical of the Manduria region

which comprises part of Domaine de la Côte’s prized estate

Hints of these earthy notes add complexity to cherry

The two varietals were harvested by hand on the same day

The sweet ripe berry fruit makes it approachable now or can be cellared for 10 years

with gently floral notes

well-bred style on the palate

and the vineyards are located 60km southwest of Montpellier

August Kesseler have some of the best Pinot Noir and Riesling sites that the lower and middle Rheingau have to offer spread over 32

Grenache and Syrah are selected from individual vineyards

These are poor soils