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According to various sources, Monastrell was brought to Catalonia by the Phoenicians in 500 B.C. It was originally named after Murviedro (near Valencia) as well as Mataro near Barcelona. According to Oz Clarke, conflicts were avoided by finding a neutral name “Monastrell” that kept the pride of both towns intact.
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Alcohol percentage
15,5% Vol. -
Grapes
Monastrell -
Flavours
Pleasant and complex nose combining dark fruits, curaçao, spices, dark tobacco, soil, rosemary, smoke and liquorice. -
Best served with
Ideal with meats in sauce, smoked deli meats, pigeon, game, tofu in chilli sauce and roasted red meats..
Extra info
This grape variety is mainly found in Spain in Jumilla (Murcia) but also in Alicante, Albacete, Valencia, Yecla, Almansa, Bullas, Aragon, Balearic Islands, Castilla La Mancha, Comunidad de Madrid, Extramadura, Basque Country, Rioja, Costers del Segre and Catalonia, but also in Australia and California.
