Monteneo 2000
| Name | MONTENEO |
|---|---|
| Origin | latin |
| Meaning | new hill |
| Grape variety | blend of Garnacha and Monastrell |
| Harvest | September 2000, 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 | 16 ºC |
| Colour | intense ruby red, shiny edge |
| Nose | black currant, bramble, tobacco, herbs |
| Taste | typical Finca-spicyness, red berries, leather, game, a mediterranean-style red wine |
| Food recommendation | Paella, spanish tapas, in general: spanish cuisine |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS AWC Vienna 2011 - Austria - recommended | |