Spain — wine

Montsant

The ring-shaped DO surrounding Priorat, producing wines of similar character from old-vine Garnacha and Carinyena at significantly more accessible prices. Montsant's soils include the same llicorella slate that defines Priorat alongside limestone and clay, producing wines with genuine depth and the wild Mediterranean character of the Ebro basin. Often called the best-value wine region in Spain.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Outstanding growing season; old-vine Garnacha of unusual freshness and Mediterranean depth
2022 Very good vintage; structured, layered Garnacha-Carinyena blends with excellent aging potential
2021 Slightly cooler; wines of good freshness and the characteristic wild herb and dark berry profile
2020 Benchmark Montsant vintage; concentrated, age-worthy reds at exceptional value
2019 Classic vintage with reliable quality across the appellation