Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled black-foot pork ribs
    Iberian pork and charcoal complement the wine's dark fruit and savoury mineral notes.
  • Catalan mongetes with botifarra
    White bean and pork sausage stew pairs naturally with this earthy Montsant red.
  • Manchego with honey and walnuts
    Sweet-salty cheese board echoes the wine's fruit and mineral character.

How to serve Les Sorts Sycar

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled black-foot pork ribs, Catalan mongetes with botifarra, Manchego with honey and walnuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Sorts is the flagship range of Celler el Masroig, the El Masroig cooperative founded in 1917. Sycar is named for the Cariñena grape inverted, celebrating the cooperative's expertise with this native variety.

  1. 1917: Celler el Masroig cooperative founded
  2. 2002: Les Sorts Sycar first released as cooperative's Cariñena-focused premium tier

Facts

Producer
Celler el Masroig · visiting guide
Grapes
Cariñena, Garnacha
Classification
DO Montsant
Oak
10 months in used French and American oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
€12-20 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Les Sorts Sycar

What does Les Sorts Sycar taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Les Sorts Sycar?

Drink 3-10 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 Sycar?

Grilled black-foot pork ribs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Catalan mongetes with botifarra and Manchego with honey and walnuts. Iberian pork and charcoal complement the wine's dark fruit and savoury mineral notes.

What grapes are in Les Sorts Sycar?

The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.

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