Monastrell

Bodegas La Purisma Trapio Monastrell 2002

You've probably heard it all before, Monastrell is the Spanish name of Mourvedre. It is apparently the origin of the stuff. Blah blah blah. I won't bore you with all that.

This is one of the new wave co-op wines that shows real class. The vines for this wine are 70 years old and are grown their own root stock. Yelca is a very high region, these vines are at 1000 meters apparently.

Really inviting nose of dark cherries and earth. Savory palate. smooth, but noticeable tannins and biting acid. Not an overly complex palate, but lip smacking tart cherry fruit, a bit of an animally aspect adds interest. No overwhelming oak influences, it sees 6 months in 50% new and 50% 1 year old french oak. Very satisfying and moreish. 89 Pts.

Source: Retail Price Range: $40 Closure: Cork