{"product_id":"espectacle-del-montsant-2013-mg-15-l","title":"Espectacle del Montsant 2013 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspectacle del Montsant 2013 in magnum format is a pure, old-vine Garnacha that showcases the wilder, more dramatic side of Catalonia. From a steep natural amphitheatre high above the village of La Figuera, it delivers an elegant cascade of red fruit, flowers and spice in a remarkably silky frame. Bottled in 1.5L for extended aging and added complexity, this is a collector’s wine that balances Mediterranean generosity with real finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2013 Espectacle del Montsant shows a deep, luminous ruby core with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at its evolution without losing brightness. The nose opens with a vivid rush of red fruits—wild strawberry, raspberry and red cherry—wrapped in notes of violet, rose petal and a subtle herbal lift. Underneath, you’ll find hints of sweet spices, licorice, dried orange peel and a whisper of warm stones.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is all about texture: pure, flowing and almost weightlessly silky. The red-fruited character remains at the forefront, joined by pomegranate and a touch of blood orange, with very fine, polished tannins and moderate, well-integrated acidity. It leans toward elegance rather than power, with delicately layered flavors and a long, perfumed finish. In magnum, the 2013 has excellent aging potential; it should continue to develop added complexity and tertiary notes—dried flowers, leather, forest floor—over the next 8–12 years or more, especially when properly cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspectacle del Montsant is sourced from a dramatic, bowl-shaped, terraced vineyard in La Figuera, a high-altitude corner of Montsant in Catalonia. Planted with very old, bush-trained Garnacha vines rooted in poor, clay-limestone and slate soils, the site benefits from intense sunlight by day and cooling breezes at night, preserving freshness in the grapes. Harvest is carried out entirely by hand, with a strict selection of bunches in the vineyard and often again in the cellar to ensure only pristine fruit makes the cut. The grapes are gently vinified, typically with a long, slow fermentation to extract fine tannins and aromatic complexity rather than brute force. Aging takes place in large French oak vats or foudres, which lend subtle structure and oxygenation without overwhelming Garnacha’s delicate floral and red-fruited profile, before bottling in magnum to encourage a graceful, long-lived evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage’s refined, red-fruited style makes it an excellent partner for dishes that echo its elegance rather than overpower it. Think roasted lamb with herbs, slow-cooked pork shoulder, Catalan-style botifarra sausage with white beans, duck breast with cherries, rabbit stews, mushroom risotto, or aged semi-hard cheeses such as Manchego or Mahón. Serve at 15–17°C (59–63°F) to highlight the wine’s aromatic complexity and silken texture. In magnum, decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to allow the wine to unfurl its floral and spicy nuances; for older or well-cellared bottles, a gentler, shorter decant may suffice, mainly to remove any sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspectacle is a small, high-end project in Montsant that unites some of the region’s most respected talents, drawing on the pioneering spirit that helped put nearby Priorat on the world wine map. Conceived around a single, extraordinary old-vine Garnacha vineyard in La Figuera, the estate focuses on crafting one wine that captures the full drama of its terroir—hence the name, “Espectacle.” With meticulous vineyard work, low yields and artisanal, small-lot winemaking, Espectacle has quickly become one of Montsant’s reference points for pure, site-expressive Garnacha. The wine is routinely praised by international critics and collectors, both for its refinement and its ability to age gracefully, reinforcing Montsant’s reputation as a serious source of world-class Mediterranean reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espectacle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254871019857,"sku":"PS-7730880020680","price":126.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/espectaklbel_0678e80b-b352-4788-b437-512ce8f70505.png?v=1783455354","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/espectacle-del-montsant-2013-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}