Winery ArtigaDominio de Artiga Reserva Monastrell - Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Dominio de Artiga Reserva Monastrell - Cabernet Sauvignon of the Winery Artiga is in the top 0 of wines of Yecla.
Details and technical informations about Winery Artiga's Dominio de Artiga Reserva Monastrell - Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Norton
Structured, colourful reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, chocolate and American earthy notes. Good rustic ageing potential. The grape of Missouri, defining regional identity, widely grown across the USA (Virginia, Arkansas). American black hybrid derived from Vitis aestivalis, discovered around 1820 by Dr Daniel Norton in Virginia.
Informations about the Winery Artiga
The Winery Artiga is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Yecla to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yecla
DO of Murcia on sunny high plateaus, kingdom of Monastrell (Mourvèdre, ~80% of the vineyard, min. 60% in red). Dense solar signature reds with notes of blackberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, leather, liquorice and a hint of sweet spices, firm tannins and warm palate — historic land of the grape. Round Garnacha, supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah, firm Cabernet.
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: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
