Bodegas Señorío de Barahonda
Nirea Yecla Monastrell - Garnacha Blend
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
It’s also 40% Granacha according to the label. But let’s call it Monastrell (or maybe Mourvèdre from Mencia). Dark crimson and rusty-red in the glass. Aroma is fairly robust. Violet candy, fresh cut hardwoods, black cherry sauce. Bit of camphor and hint of anise as well. Flavor is juicy, dark fruit driven. Fleshy. Bit of balsamic reduction or pomegranate molasses in the mix. It’s an extracted, full bodied Spanish bruiser. Little mint, salvia zip in there too. It’s got a lovely finish of black currants and cedar smoke. Tiny bit savory. This is a very nice blend. Could be a little lighter and express more finesse perhaps, but it’s makes up for that with chutzpah. ¡Vino Fantastico!
It’s also 40% Granacha according to the label. But let’s call it Monastrell (or maybe Mourvèdre from Mencia). Dark crimson and rusty-red in the glass. Aroma is fairly robust. Violet candy, fresh cut hardwoods, black cherry sauce. Bit of camphor and hint of anise as well. Flavor is juicy, dark fruit driven. Fleshy. Bit of balsamic reduction or pomegranate molasses in the mix. It’s an extracted, full bodied Spanish bruiser. Little mint, salvia zip in there too. It’s got a lovely finish of black currants and cedar smoke. Tiny bit savory. This is a very nice blend. Could be a little lighter and express more finesse perhaps, but it’s makes up for that with chutzpah. ¡Vino Fantastico!
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2020
Great combo of 60% Monastrell and 40% Grenache..which helps lift the Monastrell at a Great price point. Earthy
Great combo of 60% Monastrell and 40% Grenache..which helps lift the Monastrell at a Great price point. Earthy
Nov 22nd, 2019
Classic old world Spanish vino tinto. Full bodied and dry but with loads of fruit. Blueberries and blackberries on the nose. Medium tannins that soften as the wine airs.
Classic old world Spanish vino tinto. Full bodied and dry but with loads of fruit. Blueberries and blackberries on the nose. Medium tannins that soften as the wine airs.
Aug 1st, 2019
Excellent with scallops, long finish and we found it drier than we thought.
Excellent with scallops, long finish and we found it drier than we thought.
Feb 15th, 2019
John had this 5 years ago
John had this 5 years ago
Feb 23rd, 2019
