2010 Vintage: International Wine Challenge 2012: Commended Wine.
2011 Vintage: Evening Express Wine of the Week.
2011 Vintage: El Cata Vinos: 88 Points.
2011 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 91 Points.
2011 Vintage: International Wine Guide 2013: Silver Medal.
2011 Vintage: GuÃa PeñÃn 2014: 88 Points and 5-Stars.
2011 Vintage: One Wine One Day Competition: Silver Medal.
2012 Vintage: Catavinum Wine Competition 2014: Silver Medal.
2012 Vintage: GuÃa PeñÃn 2014: 87 Points and 5-Stars.
2012 Vintage: El Cata Vinos: 88 Points.
2012 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 92 Points.
2012 Vintage: One Wine One Day Competition: Silver Medal.
2013 Vintage: Catavinum Wine Competition 2014: Silver Medal.
2013 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 92 Points.
2013 Vintage: International Wine Guide 2014: Silver Medal.
2013 Vintage: One Wine One Day Competition: Silver Medal.
2013 Vintage: El Cata Vinos: 88 Points.
2013 Vintage: Wine & Spirits Magazine: 86 Points and Best Buy.
2013 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 86 Points and Best Buy.
2013 Vintage: GuÃa PeñÃn 2015: 88 Points and 5-Stars.
2014 Vintage: Catavinum Wine Competition 2015: Silver Medal.
2014 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 92 Points.
A young red wine. The grapes for this wine are grown in the Hamlet of La Aragona (el Paraje de La Aragona) which is located at 750 meters above sea level. Monterebro Joven displays a sensational dark cherry red colour with very good depth and intensity. The nose reveals attractive and complex ripe fruity aromas. Very well-structured on the palate. Balanced, elegant and lively.
Region: D.O. Jumilla, Spain.
Grape Variety: Monastrell 85% Syrah 15%
Age of Vines: Up to 40 years.
Vineyard Characteristics: Located between 700 and 800 meters above sea level, on stony and calcareous soils, with maximum yields of 1.75 kg per vine.
Harvest: During October. Grapes harvested by hand and placed into boxes of 12 kg.
Production: During the initial phase, the wine is subjected to a process of cold maceration. This is followed by traditional, carbonic semi-maceration (and malolactic fermentation) in stainless steel deposits, pumping and moving the musts, at controlled temperatures of 20ºC to 25ºC. Stored in refrigerated deposits until bottled.
Presentation: 75cl Bordeaux Elite. Boxes of 12 bottles.
Accompaniments: Lightly dressed salads, meat pâté, noodles, spaghetti, mushrooms, cold meats, blue and white fish, cream cheese, goat?s cheese, red and white meats, roast meat (lamb and pork), cooked chickpeas, etc.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 5.0 g/l.
Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/l.
Total SO²: 38 mg/l.
Serving Advice: 16-17°C.
Accolades: http://www.monterebro.com/accolades.asp