An elegant and individual, high expression wine that has been very well received and rightly taken its place as the ‘older sibling’ of the renowned “Les Sorts” range. This is a wine for which the young winemaker Ricard Rofes has wisely decided to choose the best clusters from the oldest vines belonging to this long-standing cooperative winery, so that a top quality red wine can be safely guaranteed year after year.
An array of nuances are discernible once the wine is poured into the glass, giving evidence of its great complexity. The palate is most pleasurable with overwhelming warmth on entry and a show of well-ripened tannins.
NOTE: The longer it spends in bottle, the more advisable it is to decant the wine or open for a while before tasting.
Aged for 13 months in new French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels.
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Picota cherry red / Intense / Opaque
Bouquet
Higly aromatic / Powerful / Fruit aromas / Ripe black fruit / Toasty notes / Fine woods
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Fresh on entry / Pleasant / Expressive / Fruit-forward
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Customer reviews
4.6/5
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by: Martin (11/04/2023) - Vintage 2018
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Canonical
Another reviewer said that this wine has become the benchmark for Priorat wines, and I'd have to agree. Tremendous depth and character for a very decent price.
by: Dieter (08/09/2017) - Vintage 2013
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Ein Schwergewicht und eine sich lohnende Herausforderung
Der Les Sorts Vinyes Velles, aus einer Auswahl der besten Trauben von alten Rebstöcken gekeltert, ist seit 2016 offiziell der rote Referenzwein der DO Montsant. Mit diesem Wein soll demonstriert werden, welchen Charakter rote Montsant-Weine haben. Voraussetzung der Wahl war ein Anteil von mindestens 70% der beiden einheimischen Rebsorten Carinyena und Garnatxa. Der Les Sorts erfüllt dies mit 85:15 Anteilen Carinyena und Garnatxa. Produziert wird er von der über 100 Jahre alten Genossenschaft Celler Masroig, die etwa 30% aller Montsant-Weine verarbeitet. Grundlage dieses Erfolgs sind die genannten Rebsorten, ein wirklich roter Lehmboden um El Masroig, und zum Staunen schön angelegte und gepflegte Weinberge. Der Les Sorts hat zweifellos großen Charakter und ist ein Schwergewicht. Dicht und dunkel im Glas entfalten sich nach viel Zeit komplexe Aromen, erdige Noten, Gewürze, Holz, Schokolade; im Mund konzentriert, füllig, kernig, sehr erdig, reife Tannine, sehr gutes Säurespiel, auch im Nachklang. Eine sich lohnende Herausforderung.
by: Font-Monclus Isaura (9 Sept) - Vintage 2019
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rich and elegant red wine
Les Sorts Vinyes Velles 2019 is a rich and elegant red wine from Montsant. It features intense flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, and a touch of spice, with earthy undertones. The wine is full-bodied with smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity, giving it a nice freshness alongside its depth. The long, refined finish makes it a great option for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own. A fantastic expression of old vines and Montsant’s character.
by: Brit abroad (10/09/2017) - Vintage 2013
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Terroir y elegancia
Muy bueno. Capa media baja, picota oscura con ribete rubi vivo. Glycerol en copa con la formación y caída de piernas lenta. Nariz de cereza en guinda, pistas de fruta negra ,regaliz y ahumados. Un ataque en boca de fruta roja licorada, tostadas y un pelin de pimienta. Una acidez y mineralidad que lleva todo con elegancia. Me ha gustado mucho!
by: Maria Teresa (15/12/2021) - Vintage 2017
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Grata sorpresa
Vino intenso, va ganando mucho equilibrio y densidad si se deja respirar con antelación, astrigencia ajustada, una gran elección por su precio. Conocíamos la garnacha blanca de esta bodega y éste ha sido mucho mejor
The winery
Celler Masroig
Celler Masroig is a cooperative that can look back on nearly a century of history, with its foundation dating back to 1917. It looks to the future confidently counting upon a team of young, dynamic professionals and a winery boasting modern facilities.
With around 500 hectares of owned vineyards, it is the largest winery in the Montsant denomination and harvests in the region of 2.5 million kilos of grapes of the Mazuelo (Cariñena), Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta and Syrah...
