Javi's "vin de village", this cuvée blends the main grapes of the place: Alicante Bouschet and Monastell.
The first comes from a 0,8 hectare vine planted in 1966 at 700 m above sea level; the second, the Monastrell, comes from a small plot on sandy and stony soils at 620 m, planted in 1985.
Production: 1,789 bottles, Surprisingly fresh for a bi-varietal from this region.
Vinification
The two varietals are vinified separately; part of them in whole bunches.
Only natural yeasts for the fermentation, then 10 months of ageing in oak barrels.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2023
Best moment : 2027-2029
Until : 2033
To serve
Serve slightly cooled (14-15°C°) in a large glass.
Trial analysis
Light red colour. The fruit on the nose is also red - and exuberant. There are also nice Mediterranean spices (thym and rosemary) and citrus notes in the background. Well-structured on the palate, with elegant tannins - typically Monastrell. A nice acidity, too.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied