White
Blanc de Montsalvat
Priorat · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- White Blend
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Priorat
- Appellation
- Priorat
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · paella · aged cheeses · spicy dishes · pork
Rated vintages
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200988 pts
Hard oak on the nose creates a pinched, chemical sensation. Give this time and that goes away, leaving minerally apple and peach aromas. In the mouth, this is firm and intense, with peppery flavors, Sherry notes and almondy accents. A bitter finish with nut skins and dryness reg…
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200882 pts
Expensive for what you get. The nose is a weird mix of salami and sweetness, and the palate is a syrupy, globular blend of cloying oak, caramel syrup and candied banana. Way too much wood and vanilla here, and not nearly enough balance or purity.