DECEMBER WINE OF THE MONTH 2018
CELLER CAN BLAU 2016 CAN BLAU MONTSANT
View of the winery at Celler Can Blau from one of the surrounding vineyards.
The StoryCellers Can Blau, founded in 2003, is one of the oldest projects of the Gil Family in Jumilla. Placed in El Molar, in the D.O. Montsant, this winery is the most diverse project regarding the grape varieties and the type of soils. The D.O. Montsant is nowadays releasing at its best the enological quality of its wines. In contrast to its illustrious adjacent D.O. Priorat, in D.O. Montsant we work with unique varieties such as Cariñena or Mazuelo and Grenache, planted and adapted to different types of soils.
An example of the soil from D.O. Montsant.
Nuria López Sarroca is the person in charge of the technical direction of the Winery. Cellers Can Blau have 35 Hectars of vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years. We work with three different varieties, grown in three distinctly composed soil types: sandy and clay soil for the Cariñena or Mazuelo, calcareous soil for the Syrah and slate and limestone-based soil for the Grenache, which gives personality and special features to grapes. 
Grenache vines at Celler Can Blau.
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Celler Can Blau 2016 Can Blau Montsant
Technical InformationVarietal Content:
50% Cariñena, 25% Syrah, 25% Garnacha Cooperage: French Oak Aging: 12 Months Vineyards: The Cariñena and Garnacha vinesused for the production of this wine have an approximate age ranging from 35 to 50 years. The vineyards of Garnacha are in the area of Cornudella de Montsant, around 2,000 ft in altitude, and on slate soils. The Cariñena vineyards are located in the Darmós and Masroig area and are on clay soils. The Syrah vineyards are located on limestone soils. Tasting Notes"Opaque ruby. Ripe black and blue fruit scents carry smoky mineral and licorice nuances and a subtle touch of violet. Sappy and seamless in texture, offering sweet boysenberry and floral pastille flavors and a jolt of enlivening spiciness. Finishes silky, energetic and quite long, with lingering florality and sneaky tannic grip."
-Josh Reynolds of Vinous Current Vintage Rating90 Points - Guía Peñín
Previous Vintage Ratings2015 - 93 Points James Suckling
2014 - 91 Points Vinous 2013 - 93 Points Guía Peñín 2012 - 91 Points Vinous |
Regularly $17.99, The Celler Can Blau 2016 Can Blau Montsant will be featured as our December Wine of The Month and is now on sale at $13.99. While supplies last.
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Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2018
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