Chopo
Jumilla Monastrell
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
Smoked peat moss and overripe fig on nose. Palate has big bold structured tannins, with a long sour Cherry finish. Craving some blue cheese stuffed olives w this guy
Smoked peat moss and overripe fig on nose. Palate has big bold structured tannins, with a long sour Cherry finish. Craving some blue cheese stuffed olives w this guy
2 people found it helpfulMay 26th, 2016
Best $9 I've spent on wine. Love the smoky, ashy and dirty wine. It's pretty incredible. I love it with burgers or an empty glass. Awesome.
Best $9 I've spent on wine. Love the smoky, ashy and dirty wine. It's pretty incredible. I love it with burgers or an empty glass. Awesome.
2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2016
Chopo is a label from the Jumilla DOP, very well known for its Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre). This is their 100% Monastrell, which like its other labels are great values for wines that are strange and unique, but great wines for parties and dinners.
This one in particular had some sturdy characteristics for a wine that was only $10. The nose composed of dried herbaceous notes, violets, and peppercorn. On the pallet, juicy black berries, a black pepper spice that grips the tip of the tongue, thyme, and a smooth, yet slightly lingering finish. By itself after a good decant, this wine is nice but a little abrasive. Pair it with grilled meats, or what I did, toasted sourdough bread, topped with roasted red peppers, basil pesto, and ricotta salatta.
Chopo is a label from the Jumilla DOP, very well known for its Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre). This is their 100% Monastrell, which like its other labels are great values for wines that are strange and unique, but great wines for parties and dinners.
This one in particular had some sturdy characteristics for a wine that was only $10. The nose composed of dried herbaceous notes, violets, and peppercorn. On the pallet, juicy black berries, a black pepper spice that grips the tip of the tongue, thyme, and a smooth, yet slightly lingering finish. By itself after a good decant, this wine is nice but a little abrasive. Pair it with grilled meats, or what I did, toasted sourdough bread, topped with roasted red peppers, basil pesto, and ricotta salatta.
A bit more acidic than I expected; not bad though.
A bit more acidic than I expected; not bad though.
Jul 3rd, 2023100% Monastrell organic grape. Rich, figs with cherry undertones.
100% Monastrell organic grape. Rich, figs with cherry undertones.
Dec 8th, 2022
Nice little nightcap. Mellow and easy.
Nice little nightcap. Mellow and easy.
Nov 27th, 2021
Very good for a $10 red. Violets and ripe red fruit, nice acidity. Drank alone as a sipper.
Very good for a $10 red. Violets and ripe red fruit, nice acidity. Drank alone as a sipper.
Dec 29th, 2020