Celler de Capçanes, Mas Donis Negre, DO Montsant, Spain, 2023

Producer Profile

Nestled between the rugged hills of the Catalan countryside, in the tiny village of the same name, is the well-respected Celler de Capçanes.

It was the wild Montsant landscape that first captivated Jürgen Wagner back in the early 1990s, but it was the huge potential he recognized in this unique village co-operative that determined what followed. Pouring all his efforts into working with the growers to nurture the best from their vineyards, Jurgen has since established Celler de Capçanes as one of the most engaging and outward-looking wineries in the area. A combination of diverse vineyard plots and old-vine Garnacha is captured and eloquently expressed in all their wines. Together with Jurgen, winemaker Anna Rovira conjures up complex and characterful wines that show how, thanks to a shared vision and concentration on quality, great wines need not be the exclusive preserve of prestigious single estates.

Viticulture

Soil in the lower vineyards is alluvial while the higher vineyards and all the terraces and slopes are mineral, stony soil based with some granite and slate.

Winemaking

Fermentation is temperature controlled (22-25º in order to enhance the aromas and for a slower fermentation. Varieties are vinified separately in stainless tanks with an 8 to 10 day maceration. Malolactic fermentaion in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Note

Medium ruby colour with violet highlights, lovely perfume of liquor, cherry and red berries, spicy cake and a complex floral medium bodied palate packed full of pure fruit seduction and charm. A fine finish with ripe soft tannins and beautiful flavours.

Food Matching

The fruit and smoothness of this young red fits perfectly withcheeses, dried fruits, white meats and rice.