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.