Red Blend “Can Blau”, Juan Gil Bodegas, Montsant, ES, 2020

Wine profile

The 2021 blend is reported as approximately:

• 50% Cariñena (Carignan)
• 25% Syrah
• 25% Garnacha (Grenache)

The wine spent about 12 months in French oak barrels, combining fruit from different Montsant soil types (slate, clay, and limestone), a hallmark of the Can Blau project.

Typical tasting notes

Across merchant and critic descriptions, the wine consistently shows:

• Black cherry, blackberry, and plum fruit
• Sweet and savory spices
• Coffee, tobacco, smoke, and mocha nuances
• Full-bodied texture with concentrated fruit
• Firm but polished tannins
• Long, spicy finish

Consumer ratings

• On Vivino, the 2021 vintage holds approximately 4.0/5 from 100+ ratings, placing it in the upper tier of wines on that platform.

Professional assessment

Based on the available reviews, Can Blau 2021 is generally viewed as a very good value Montsant red, offering a powerful, ripe Mediterranean profile with oak complexity and structure.