£11.50
I just don’t know what to tell you. If you have never tried the grape Monastrell think of the smoothest, silkiest and juicy red wine you have ever had then smash your head into a wall until that memory has gone, because this shits all over it. A perfect example of organic red wine, a must try.
Technical Details
Blend: Monastrell 100%
ABV: 14%
Closure: Screw cap
Colour: Red
Style: Still wine
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
3 in stock
Widely considered to be one of the best wineries in Jumilla, Viña Elena is very much a family affair with Elena Pacheco at the helm supported ably by her mother, sisters and children. Viña Elena sits directly inland from the Costa Blanca and that venerable holiday destination, Benidorm. Safe to say, it is hot in this south east corner of Spain and Elena is fascinated by Monastrell and how she can create ever more elegant and delicate incarnations of it, despite the intensity of the sun.
Non-irrigated, bush vines, hand harvested, limestone soils, the age of the vines vary from 15 to 40 years old. This wine is made from picking over a combination of different plots located in different sub-zones. Altitude range is between 380 and 760 metres above sea level. All vines are certified organic. All the plots were planted in low density (around 1,400 to 1,600 vines per hectare).
Fermented in stainless steel tank, maceration of 7/8 days with a temperature controlled to 22ºC.
No oak treatment
Ruby in colour. The aromas of red fresh fruit (Raspberry, red cherry, strawberry) and some floral notes (roses) are clean and plentiful. On the palate, it is vibrant, refreshing, medium-bodied, well-balanced and elegant finish. It is the epitome of a well made Monastrell.
Delicious with tapas, paella and grilled turbot.
