Lasendal Selecció 2021

Description

Guía Peñín 2019: Lasendal 2016: 90P. “5 stars! Very good quality price relation”

International Wine Challenge 2020 Lasendal 2018: GOLD

James Suckling: Lasendal 2019:  90pts. “Plums, cherries, wild raspberries, olives and grilled herbs on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Peppery, smoky character. Flavorful finish. Garnacha tinta and syrah. Vegan.”

Tasting Notes

COLOUR
Intense cherry color with violet reflections.

NOSE
Complex aromas of red fruits, well integrated soft roasted aromas from the barrel and some pepperiness.

TASTE
Lots of Garnacha with ripe smooth cherries, raspberries and some leafiness too. On the finish it shows a beautiful integration of the oak with toasted notes and spices from the Syrah. Tannins are ripe and mild.

Food Pairing

DISHES THAT GO WELL WITH THIS WINE
Lamb, fried chicken, pasta and roasted vegetables are good companions for Lasendal. Although, given its nature, it suits red meat and strong cheeses as well.

SERVING TIPS
Serve at around 17°C.

Product Information

GRAPES
Garnacha, Syrah.

ORIGIN
Montsant is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) (Denominació d’Origen Protegida in Catalan) for wine located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. It covers 12 municipalities and takes its name from the Montsant Mountains in the area. The vineyards stretch along the mountain sides among olive groves, forests and rocky outcrops. DOP Montsant has the distinction of being the only region in Catalonia (and one of only a handful) in Spain where kosher wine is produced.

PRODUCER
Celler de Capçanes.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Celler de Capçanes in the Spanish wine region of Monsant is an exemplary cooperative, founded by several families back in 1933. The winery is alive and in constant development, always advocating research and development, carrying out various projects, especially using the red Grenache variety that clearly represents the soils where they come from and the feelings of those who work the land and produce the wine.