Bodegas Lopez-Alonso Potente Monstant 2022
91 Points - James Suckling. Lopez-Alonso Potente is a bold, characterful red from Montsant in Catalunya’s Tarragona region — a rising star of Spanish wine. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot and Cariñena, it’s a wine that brings together Mediterranean warmth, old-vine fruit and a distinctly modern polish.
Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Deep violet in colour, it opens with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries alongside darker notes of forest berries, tea leaf and chocolate. The palate is packed with red and black fruit, layered over a subtle mineral core. Supple tannins and a touch of spice carry the flavours through to a long, satisfying finish. A wine of real breadth and generosity — perfect with roast meats, barbecues, hearty dishes or aged cheeses.
About the Producer
Montsant might still play second fiddle to its famous neighbour Priorat, but producers like Lopez-Alonso are steadily shifting the spotlight. This is an estate with purpose — working old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena alongside Syrah and Merlot to produce wines that are as expressive as they are unpretentious. Farming is hands-on, winemaking refreshingly low-intervention, and the results speak for themselves: wines with brightness, depth, and a real sense of place. If you’re after Mediterranean warmth with balance and bite, Lopez-Alonso is well worth a look.
91 Points - James Suckling. Lopez-Alonso Potente is a bold, characterful red from Montsant in Catalunya’s Tarragona region — a rising star of Spanish wine. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot and Cariñena, it’s a wine that brings together Mediterranean warmth, old-vine fruit and a distinctly modern polish.
Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Deep violet in colour, it opens with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries alongside darker notes of forest berries, tea leaf and chocolate. The palate is packed with red and black fruit, layered over a subtle mineral core. Supple tannins and a touch of spice carry the flavours through to a long, satisfying finish. A wine of real breadth and generosity — perfect with roast meats, barbecues, hearty dishes or aged cheeses.
About the Producer
Montsant might still play second fiddle to its famous neighbour Priorat, but producers like Lopez-Alonso are steadily shifting the spotlight. This is an estate with purpose — working old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena alongside Syrah and Merlot to produce wines that are as expressive as they are unpretentious. Farming is hands-on, winemaking refreshingly low-intervention, and the results speak for themselves: wines with brightness, depth, and a real sense of place. If you’re after Mediterranean warmth with balance and bite, Lopez-Alonso is well worth a look.
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91 Points - James Suckling. Lopez-Alonso Potente is a bold, characterful red from Montsant in Catalunya’s Tarragona region — a rising star of Spanish wine. Crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot and Cariñena, it’s a wine that brings together Mediterranean warmth, old-vine fruit and a distinctly modern polish.
Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
91 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Deep violet in colour, it opens with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries alongside darker notes of forest berries, tea leaf and chocolate. The palate is packed with red and black fruit, layered over a subtle mineral core. Supple tannins and a touch of spice carry the flavours through to a long, satisfying finish. A wine of real breadth and generosity — perfect with roast meats, barbecues, hearty dishes or aged cheeses.
About the Producer
Montsant might still play second fiddle to its famous neighbour Priorat, but producers like Lopez-Alonso are steadily shifting the spotlight. This is an estate with purpose — working old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena alongside Syrah and Merlot to produce wines that are as expressive as they are unpretentious. Farming is hands-on, winemaking refreshingly low-intervention, and the results speak for themselves: wines with brightness, depth, and a real sense of place. If you’re after Mediterranean warmth with balance and bite, Lopez-Alonso is well worth a look.
