The 2007 Etnic has a very intense nose of blackberry, raspberry, allspice and cedar that soars from the glass. The palate is very well-balanced, with a fleshy, kirsch-tinged entry that fans out nicely and leads to a sweet raspberry and maraschino finish. It has crisp acidity to keep it balanced and constitutes a heady, delicious wine to drink over the next five years. Drink 2013-2018.
Celler El Masroig is Monstant’s largest co-operative. It was founded in 1917 between grape and olive growers and consists of 300 members who tend 500 hectares of vineyard. Winemaker Carles Esolar produces admirable wines that represent good value.
Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; Tel: (914) 954-6583; in the UK, www.indigowine.com