Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2022
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Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2022
Vegano
Coming from southeastern Spain, the wine Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell is a varietal Monastrell made by Bodega Enrique Mendoza, one of the most interesting producers in the region.
This varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from a single vineyard, called "Estrecho de Pipa", located in the highest area of DO Alicante, at 700 metres above sea level. Planted in extremely poor sandy soils, the low-yielding grapevines are farmed following minimal intervention techniques and environmentally friendly procedures, using no chemicals or synthetic pesticides whatsoever.
After a meticulous harvest, the wine Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2022 was traditionally vinified and aged for 15 months in used French oak barrels.
Decant this Crianza red wine a minimum of 1 hour before drinking.
Pair this red wine from Alicante with roast recipes and oily fish dishes.
| Appearance | The red wine Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Complex and quite pure, just as an old-vines Monastrell should be. Blueberries, mulberries and tree bark, nuanced by blue flowers, dim spicy aromas and a symphony of Mediterranean herbs, underpinned by mineral notes and remembrances of dry earth. |
| Palate | This red wine of bodega Enrique Mendoza sort of squares the circle intensity and finesse. It has a velvety texture, full of detail and intrincacy, a racy acidity and some stylish tannins. Overall, the wine feels crisp and loose at the same time. Long finish with a deeply mineral and balsamic aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | The most approachable vintage to date, the wine Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2022 is very pleasurable. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2020: Enterwine 92. Parker 92. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2019: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2018: Enterwine 93. Parker 95/95+. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2017: Enterwine 93. Parker 95. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2016: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Guía Peñín 95. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2015: Enterwine 95. Parker 95. Peñín 93. Enrique Mendoza Estrecho Monastrell 2014: Parker 94. Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Alicante |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15 |
| Peñin Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Mono-Varietal | Monastrell |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled whitefish, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
