Winery Carta RojaGran Reserva 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 Gran Reserva Monastrell from the Winery Carta Roja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Monastrell of Winery Carta Roja 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 Gran Reserva Monastrell of Winery Carta Roja in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Monastrell
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Monastrell
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Monastrell
The Gran Reserva Monastrell of Winery Carta Roja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, mascarpone/gorgonzola macaroni gratin or leg of lamb with herb stuffing.
Details and technical informations about Winery Carta Roja's Gran Reserva Monastrell.
Discover the grape variety: Verdesse
Verdesse is a white grape variety, grown on an area of about 5 ha. It is found particularly in the Grésivaudan and Drac valleys. It is also called verdêche, étraire blanche de Grenoble or verdasse. The leaves are lobed and dark green in colour. Long, sturdy stalks carry the bunches. A juicy and sweet flesh is found under the white skin, turning amber red, of the mature berries. The berries are medium-sized and ellipsoid in shape. To be productive and vigorous, the variety is pruned rather long. Verdesse is not very resistant to mildew and powdery mildew, but it is very resistant to grey rot. A particularly alcoholic wine is produced from this variety. It has a pleasant flavour and a vegetal and floral scent. This wine does not keep long, and is best consumed during the first few years.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva Monastrell from Winery Carta Roja are 1979, 2014, 2013, 2005 and 2004.
Informations about the Winery Carta Roja
The Winery Carta Roja is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Jumilla to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jumilla
The wine region of Jumilla is located in the region of Murcie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas El Nido or the Domaine Bodegas El Nido produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jumilla are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jumilla often reveals types of flavors of oak, orange blossom or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, grass or jasmine.
The wine region of Murcie
Murcia is one of the smallest and least known regions in Spain. Nestled in the extreme Southeast of the country, it is bordered by Andalusia to the west, Castilla-La Mancha to the North, Valencia to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. This small administrative region consists of a single province and an administrative centre that share the same name. As far as wine is concerned, Murcia has three designations of origin.
The word of the wine: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
