The flagship 2004 Mas Roig is 75% Carinena, 15% Garnacha, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Purple-colored, it has an attractive aromatic array of earth, mineral, mushroom, black cherry and blueberry. Plush and layered on the palate, the flavors already reveal some complexity and there is enough well-concealed tannin for 4-6 years of additional cellaring. This outstanding effort should show at its best between 2012 and 2024.
Celler El Masroig, located in the up-and-coming region of Montsant, is a role model for how a cooperative ought to function. The winery keeps only the best grapes and sells off the rest to other producers, some of whom are quite well known. The wines are very fairly priced and offer an excellent price to quality ratio from the top to the bottom of the portfolio.
Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; www.boutiquewines.info