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Solnia Old Vines Monastrell
750ml
$19.99
Mix 6 for $17.99 each
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
Alicante, Spain- Flavors of dark fruit such as cherry and plum are present as well as hints of licorice. Complex, with a long finish, this wine paris wonderfully with savory cheeses. From critically acclaimed Spanish wine importer and consultant, Jorge Ordonez.
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Product Details
OVERVIEW
Geography
Established as a DO in 1957, Alicante sits in the southern portion of Valencia. It is locally known for Fondillón, a style of sweet wine unique to the DO that is made from the late harvest Monastrell grapes. Within Alicante lies the Rio Vanalopó Valley, which boasts an arid climate that serves the hearty Moastrell well. The region is also dotted with Merseguera vines, which typically produce light and fruity white wines. In 1987, the coastal area of La Marina was absorbed into the DO. Its humid climate makes it ideal for growing Moscatel grapes, the central ingredient in the famed dessert wine, Moscatel de Alicante.
Varietal / Type
The red Mourvèdre grape originated in Spain, where it’s known as Monastrell. Mourvèdre wines tend to be strong and tannic, with rich blackberry and black currant flavors. In France, Mourvèdre is most often part of a blend, such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, other GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre ) wines from the Rhône, Languedoc and Roussillon regions and red and rosé blends from Bandol, in Provence.
In Spain, Monastrell is primarily grown in the Jumilla and Yecla regions to make concentrated and full-bodied varietal wines. Monastrell is also an ingredient in some sparkling rosé Cava blends.
In the New World, the grape – usually going as Mourvèdre – contributes to Rhône-style blends made in California and Australia.