Monteneo 2002
| Name | MONTENEO |
|---|---|
| Origin | latin |
| Meaning | new hill |
| Grape variety | blend of Garnacha and Monastrell |
| Harvest | September 2002, handpicked |
| Origin | mediterranean, Sierra de Gador, about 750 m above sea level, Almeria, Andalusia |
| Winemaking | destemmed and gently crushed, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks |
| Drinking temperature | 18 ºC |
| Consumption | we recommend previous decanting |
| Colour | dark ruby-red |
| Nose | raspberry, liquorice, pepper, leather, tobacco, jam |
| Taste | intense, ripe aroma of preserved fruits and spices, tasty, roasted flavours, powerful on the palate, nice tannins |
| Food recommendation | game dishes, stews, Ratatouille, dark roasts, Spanish cuisine, grilled chicken |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Challenge International du Vin 2009 - Bordeaux - France - bronze medal AWC Vienna 2009 - Austria - gold medal | |