COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Cariñena, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Sangenís i Vaqué SL
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Monlleó is a red wine from the DOQ Priorat region of Spain, produced by Sangenís i Vaqué SL. The wine is a blend of 50% Cariñena and 50% Garnacha, sourced from vines over 50 years old. The name 'Monlleó' refers to the ancestral surname of Pere Sangenís' family, highlighting the estate's long-standing connection to the land. Sangenís i Vaqué is a family winery founded in 1978, with a philosophy that blends tradition and contemporary winemaking trends. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by its old vine fruit, aging in new French oak, and its unfiltered nature.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monlleó is the ancestral surname of Pere Sangenís' family.
Fact 02
Grapes come from vines over 50 years old.
Fact 03
Fermentation occurs in old, ceramic-lined underground tanks.
Fact 04
Aged in 100% new French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Clos Monlleó is produced using grapes from vines over 50 years old. Fermentation occurs in old, ceramic-lined underground tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels from Allier. The wine is then unfiltered and clarified before bottling. Production is limited, typically ranging between 2,000 and 4,000 bottles.
