2012 Vintage: El Cata Vinos: 86 Points.
2012 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 91 Points.
2012 Vintage: International Wine Challenge 2013: Commended Wine.
2012 Vintage: GuÃa PeñÃn 2014: 85 Points and 5-Stars.
2012 Vintage: One Wine One Day Competition: Bronze 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: El Cata Vinos: 86 Points.
2013 Vintage: One Wine One Day Competition: Bronze Medal.
2013 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 85 Points and Best Buy.
2013 Vintage: GuÃa PeñÃn 2015: 86 Points and 5-Stars.
2014 Vintage: Catavinum Wine Competition 2015: Silver Medal.
2014 Vintage: Derek Smedley MW: 92 Points.
The grapes used for the production of this wine are grown in vineyards located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level, in the hamlet of La Aragona. The result obtained from this blend is an elegant, seductive wine comprising raspberry aromas with intense floral, fruity expressions. The palate is balanced and intense, with a very pleasant, persistent, ripe fruity aftertaste.
Region: D.O. Jumilla, Spain.
Grape Variety: Monastrell 60% Syrah 40%
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: Monastrell: cold maceration at a temperature of 15°C for 6 hours. Syrah: cold maceration at 15°C for a duration of 24 hours. Subsequent static settling and fermentation in stainless steel deposits at a temperature of 18ºC. When the fermentation process is complete, the wine is stored in refrigerated deposits until bottled.
Presentation: 75cl Bordeaux Elite. Boxes of 12 bottles.
Accompaniments: Pasta or rice salads, vegetables, fish, poultry, pasta dishes with vegetables or vegetable sauces, pizzas, appetizers or entrées.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l.
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/l.
Total SO²: 70 mg/l.
Serving Advice: 6-8°C.
Accolades: http://www.monterebro.com/accolades.asp