Winery Carta RojaGrand Reservada 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 Grand Reservada Monastrell from the Winery Carta Roja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grand Reservada 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 Grand Reservada Monastrell of Winery Carta Roja in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Reservada Monastrell
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Reservada Monastrell
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Reservada Monastrell
The Grand Reservada Monastrell of Winery Carta Roja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), elodie's pasta risotto or marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil).
Details and technical informations about Winery Carta Roja's Grand Reservada Monastrell.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Reservada Monastrell from Winery Carta Roja are 2007, 2015, 2014, 2016 and 2013.
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
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: Peduncle
The stem of a flower or fruit.
