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Monastrell from the Jumilla region is a red wine I initially struggled with. High in tannins and acidity this grape can produce some serious,y overpowering, rough wines. In the right hands however it producers wonderful fruity wines with serious body and depth. I now have 2-3 Monastrells amongst my favourite red wines. This one does … Continue reading Juan Gil Etiqueta Plata Monastrell
My second red wine from the Teruel region. This time from a Bodega just outside of Valderrobres. Made from a blend of six grapes and aged in French oak for 3 years. It has a light ruby red colour and a medium intense scent. It smells of red berries with a hint of dark chocolate. … Continue reading Ventus 2015
Our fourth wine at the Itsy Bitsy Bodegas tasting at Devour Madrid and my least favourite of the night. Mind you I was expecting that as it is a Monastrell red wine and I really don't get on with that grape. It's too heavy for me. Others really love this grape so I guess it's … Continue reading Barahonda Tranco 2017
OMG! What a surprise! I've finally found a Monastrell Red from Jumilla that I like. Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that Monastrell wines are very heavy reds with high tannins and acidity. All things my poor tastebuds struggle with. However I'm nothing if not persistent, so will always try a … Continue reading Selecto Crianza 2014
The third and final red wine from the Bodega Madrid Romero wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott. This time A wine made purely from the Monastrell grape and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. This was the favourite for the red wine drinkers in the group. A surprisingly light purple red but with … Continue reading Madrid Romero Chapa Crianza 2015
The fourth wine from the Bodega Madrid Romero wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott. Like the previous red wine this is a Monastrell and Syrah blend but this time aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. It has a darker purple red colour than the young wine with a medium scent of red and … Continue reading Madrid Romero Roble 2016
The third wine from the Bodega Madrid Romero wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott A young red wine blend of Monastrell and Syrah blended to represent the Mother: This Monastrell-Syrah wine from the collection stands for the simplicity personified in Rosana Madrid Romero, the second generation of the family. Its expressive and intense character makes … Continue reading Tres Calas Tinto 2016
The second wine from the Bodega Madrid Romero wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott. This time the rose from the Tres Calas series blended to represent the daughter. This Garnacha-Monastrell rosé wine from the collection represents the beauty personified in Martina Madrid, the third generation of the family. Delicate and feminine, pale, with the intense … Continue reading Tres Calas Rosado 2017
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