In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb with herbs
Cedar and tobacco oak and dark fruit complement the slow-roasted lamb. -
Game terrine with pickled fruit
Rich game and the wine's dark fruit and spice are natural companions. -
Aged Pyrenean cheese
Mountain cheese with mineral saline notes amplifies the wine's cedar and iron depth.
How to serve Solpost
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast leg of lamb with herbs, Game terrine with pickled fruit, Aged Pyrenean cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Solpost, meaning sunset in Catalan, is the premium tier of the Celler el Masroig range, introduced in 2010 to showcase the depth achievable from the cooperative's best old-vine Montsant parcels.
- 2010 — Solpost first released as premium tier of the El Masroig cooperative
Facts
- Producer
- Celler el Masroig
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DO Montsant
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak barrique, 40% new
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €20-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Solpost
What does Solpost taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Solpost?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Solpost?
Roast leg of lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Game terrine with pickled fruit and Aged Pyrenean cheese. Cedar and tobacco oak and dark fruit complement the slow-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Solpost?
The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.