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Monastrell Garnacha

8.836 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Valencia, Spain
Monastrell, Garnacha
Paella
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A blend of 70% Monastrell & 30% Garnacha, nice aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with herb pepper spice and cedar tones. Fine soft tannins, medium, good balance ending with a smoky character. Nice value!

A blend of 70% Monastrell & 30% Garnacha, nice aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with herb pepper spice and cedar tones. Fine soft tannins, medium, good balance ending with a smoky character. Nice value!

Oct 26th, 2018
Jeremiah

Nose of freshly baked sourdough bread, deep red, full-bodied garnacha, complex tannin structure, let breathe for a while before enjoying.

Nose of freshly baked sourdough bread, deep red, full-bodied garnacha, complex tannin structure, let breathe for a while before enjoying.

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016
Eric Egan

Out of the stream high altitude wine (700m) from near Valencia; 75% monastrell, 25% garnacia. The latter was dominant on the nose with it's typical peppery black cherry, raspberry, and anise aromas. Would be a great tester at a blind tasting (I didn't even get close on the region). A delicately oaked and very interesting wine!

Out of the stream high altitude wine (700m) from near Valencia; 75% monastrell, 25% garnacia. The latter was dominant on the nose with it's typical peppery black cherry, raspberry, and anise aromas. Would be a great tester at a blind tasting (I didn't even get close on the region). A delicately oaked and very interesting wine!

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
Thomas Bennett-Stroud

70% Monastrell, 30% Garnacha. Well structured with medium tannins, clean finish. Nice acid balance.

70% Monastrell, 30% Garnacha. Well structured with medium tannins, clean finish. Nice acid balance.

Apr 16th, 2018
Carlo Maiorano

Earthy, supple and rich. Berry hints, cocoa traces to dry balanced finish. Best at room temperature. Extra points for certified organic vines.

Earthy, supple and rich. Berry hints, cocoa traces to dry balanced finish. Best at room temperature. Extra points for certified organic vines.

Oct 25th, 2017
Andrew Schirmer

Really lovely juice. Not overly fruit-forward, balanced tannins and acidity, nice depth. Tobacco, pine, velvety texture.

Really lovely juice. Not overly fruit-forward, balanced tannins and acidity, nice depth. Tobacco, pine, velvety texture.

Mar 11th, 2017
Marcus Lancaster

Improved over time. Started with a lot of green, Pine, vanilla without a lot of fruit. As it open the fruit came forward for a nice balance. Right acidity in a good food and wine. Had with homemade vegetable soup really tasty. Would have guessed this to be a granache

Improved over time. Started with a lot of green, Pine, vanilla without a lot of fruit. As it open the fruit came forward for a nice balance. Right acidity in a good food and wine. Had with homemade vegetable soup really tasty. Would have guessed this to be a granache

Jan 29th, 2017
Olivia Bernauer

Very flavorful, a little acidic with a brighter finish. Hints of smokiness. A solid choice.

Very flavorful, a little acidic with a brighter finish. Hints of smokiness. A solid choice.

Nov 20th, 2016
Jacqueline Cochrane

Very enjoyable. Really liking montrasell & blends

Very enjoyable. Really liking montrasell & blends

Sep 24th, 2016
Michelle Beer

Lovely acid at the front and a slightly smoky finish. Great with food.

Lovely acid at the front and a slightly smoky finish. Great with food.

Aug 7th, 2016