This is one of the best wineries in Montsant.
The Mas de l’Abundancia winery is entrenched in history, art and quality wine production. Translated as “land of the abundant harvest,” the winery’s name stems from the 15th century when the current vineyard site was farmed by monks from the nearby Scala Dei monastery. Winemaker Jesus del Rio, whose family has cultivated land in the region since the 1300s, manages this property in the heart of Montsant with help from his wife, Marta.
The majority of the estate is devoted to the Garnacha grape variety that del Rio’s family has grown for generations. A self-trained viticulturalist, he planted over 7,000 Garnacha and 6,000 Cabernet Sauvignon vines himself, fueled by his belief that these varieties would express the true terroir of his land.
He bottled his first flagship wine, named for the winery “Mas de l’Abundancia,” in 2002. Made from Garnacha and Cariñena, this wine symbolizes the fusion of an ancient land with innovative enology and artistic winemaking. This is the first time these wines have been imported into the United States.
The 2002 Mas de l’Abundancia is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Garnacha Negra, and 20% Carineña. Soft punch downs were performed three times a day over the 24 day maceration and then each varietal was placed separately into new and first year French oak barrels to age for 10-14 months. Production was limited to fewer than 400 cases.
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