200 Monges Reserva 2014
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache aged for 20 months minimum in French and American oak barrels.
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200 Monges Reserva 2014
The wine 200 Monges Reserva is produced by bodega Vinícola Real, located in Albelda de Iregua, a village in DOCa Rioja about 10 km south of Logroño.
It is worth mentioning that the 200 Monges-Vinícola Real winery is one of the very best producers of aged Riojas in the region.
A blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Grenache, this Spanish red wine was sourced from vineyards situated in Albelda, San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Alto del Najerilla.
The hand-harvested grapes were fermented and macerated in Allier oak vats for 35 days in total, with 3 daily pump-overs. After that, the red wine 200 Monges Reserva 2014 was aged for no less than 20 months in new French and American oak barrels, with periodic rack-and-returns.
Bottled unfiltered, this red wine from La Rioja was stored in the cellar for several years before hitting the shelves.
It is important to aerate this Reserva red wine 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine 200 Monges Reserva is deep ruby with some reddish and purplish reflections. |
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| Nose | A textbook aged Rioja profile, this blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache is amazingly detailed and quite compelling. Liqueur-infused cherries, blackberries and plums, with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and liquorice, evolving into pipe tobacco, coca and dark chocolate. |
| Palate | Broad and structured, with succulent forest berries, fine-grained tannins, a linear, vibrant acidity and remarkable balance. This wine of bodega Vinícola Real has an amazingly long finish reminiscent of toast, balsam and exotic spices. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine 200 Monges Reserva 2014 is just stunning. Properly stored, it should evolve phenomenally in the bottle. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | 200 Monges Reserva 2013: Peñín 92. |
| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 20 |
| Peñin Score | 93 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 10%, Garnacha 5%. |
| Pairings | Cold meats, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Tempranillo |
