La Bestia Monastrell 2014

La Bestia Monastrell 2014

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"An unforgettably warm, inviting nose of clove, nutmeg, roasted coffee beans, sweet vanilla and a hint of the wild thyme that grows alongside the vines. Gentle aeration reveals hazel and walnut, dried fruits and brambles. On the palate, the wine is textured and silky, long and lasting, with concentrated ripe fruit flowing from start to finish."

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Artiga Fustel

Artiga was founded in Spain’s Vilafranca del Penedès in 2002, by an international team of young, but highly experienced wine professionals, headed by Martí Quer. The desire to breathe a fresh lease of life into the production and marketing of Spain’s greatest natural resource sees the artiga team assume a New-World approach to consumer-focus and simplicity, in developing high-value, modern Spanish wines.

 

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Mouvèdre/Monastrell

Mouvèdre is the third grape in the famous Rhone Red Blend; GSM, that is so often replicated across the globe - most notably in Australia (where it is also known as Mataro). Whilst it is usually seen as a blend with Grenache and Syrah in France, it is made as a stunning single varietal wine in Bandol in the south of France as well as a rosé wine. It goes by the name of Monastrell in Spain where it produces rich red wines in the regions of Yecla and Jumilla. 


 

--------THE REGION--------

Yecla

Yecla is a region in the southeast of Spain in what is called 'The Levante'. Yecla's production is typified by full-bodied red wines. The leading grape varietal that makes up Yecla's speciality is Monastrell. It produces wines that are full in body and have rich, ripe black fruit flavours.