Winery AlceñoTW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell from the Winery Alceño
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell of Winery Alceño in the region of Murcie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell of Winery Alceño in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
Pairings that work perfectly with TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
Original food and wine pairings with TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
The TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell of Winery Alceño matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of bernard's potée, gratin of coquillettes with ham or thomas's shoulder of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alceño's TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell.
Discover the grape variety: Raisaine
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with understated aromas of white flowers, citrus (lemon) and herbal notes. A rustic profile now almost absent from commercial viticulture. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West. Rare French white grape, once grown in the South-West and studied for its heritage value.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell from Winery Alceño are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 1870.
Informations about the Winery Alceño
The Winery Alceño is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Jumilla to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jumilla
Arid south-east Spain, kingdom of Monastrell (Mourvèdre, >85% of vineyards). Powerful, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, black plum, garrigue, pepper, leather and liquorice, firm tannins and a warm palate — a world reference for the grape. Many ungrafted old vines (phylloxera spared the limestone soils). Also supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah, round Garnacha.
The wine region of Murcie
Wine region of southeastern Spain on sunny high plateaus, 3 DOs fanning out: Jumilla, Yecla, Bullas. Monastrell (Mourvedre) reigns in red (~80% of the vineyard): dense and sunny with signature notes of black mulberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, leather, liquorice and a sweet spice touch, firm tannins and a warm palate — pomegranate robe, sustained alcohol, often own-rooted. Round Grenache, supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah. Southern wines with outstanding value.
The word of the wine: Trading
Term used to designate the wine trade and related professions. Sometimes used in contrast to viticulture.
