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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled squid with alioli Fresh squid and garlic emulsion pair with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness.More wines for fish →
- Gazpacho The wine's fresh acidity and citrus notes complement the cold tomato soup in summer.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Fresh goat's cheese Tangy soft cheese highlights the wine's clean citrus and almond notes.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Les Sorts Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled squid with alioli, Gazpacho, Fresh goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Sorts Blanc was introduced by the El Masroig cooperative as a fresh, accessible white within the Les Sorts range, highlighting the Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo combination from Montsant.
- 2006Les Sorts Blanc first released as cooperative white expression
Facts
- Producer
- Celler el Masroig · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
- Classification
- DO Montsant
- Oak
- Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Les Sorts Blanc
What does Les Sorts Blanc taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Les Sorts Blanc?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Les Sorts Blanc?
Grilled squid with alioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gazpacho and Fresh goat's cheese. Fresh squid and garlic emulsion pair with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness.
What grapes are in Les Sorts Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.
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