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The red Monastrell 2016 Plus+ has a little less alcohol than the 2015, and the wine feels fresher. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in 10,000-liter oak foudres and 500-liter oak barrels. It was bottled unfined. 2016 was a cooler year, and the wines show more elegance and freshness. There is a touch of spicy oak, a little more integrated than in previous years, and there is more fruit and some grainy tannins. There is finesse, but it’s a little obscured by the oak. 28,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2018.
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
Country
Spain
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
Region
Murcia
WA92pts
Wine Advocate
The red Monastrell 2016 Plus+ has a little less alcohol than the 2015, and the wine feels fresher. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in 10,000-liter oak foudres and 500-liter oak barrels. It was bottled unfined. 2016 was a cooler year, and the wines show more elegance and freshness. There is a touch of spicy oak, a little more integrated than in previous years, and there is more fruit and some grainy tannins. There is finesse, but it's a little obscured by the oak. 28,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2018.
JS91pts
James Suckling
A red with cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, round tannins and a fresh, bright finish. Clean and well made. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Winery Notes
Cherry red color of medium layer. The nose of the wine is intense and with balsamic aromas (cedar) originating from its aging in French oak. The mouth is balanced, with memories of charcoal, nuts like almond and pepper at the end. Tannins are nice and elegant.
