Bodegas La EncinaMonastrell
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 Monastrell from the Bodegas La Encina
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monastrell of Bodegas La Encina in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Monastrell
Pairings that work perfectly with Monastrell
Original food and wine pairings with Monastrell
The Monastrell of Bodegas La Encina matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, eggplant lasagna or lamb tagine with apricots.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas La Encina's Monastrell.
Discover the grape variety: Oeillade noire
Probably originating in the Languedoc, oeillade Noire is known by other names such as olhada, aragnan noir, ulhat, hulliade or croque. This variety should not be confused with Cinsault, which is highly productive, producing up to 5kg per vine, and is particularly noted for its drooping habit and vigour. The black eye is a late bloomer. Oidium, mildew and grey rot are its main enemies. It requires a rather short pruning, coulure and millerandage could harm its development and the grapes it would bear. It prefers a good exposure and reaches maturity around the second half of August. Its bunches are of medium size and its fruits have a great resemblance to those of the Cinsault. They have been eaten fresh at the table for a long time. The wine produced from this variety is quite alcoholic and has a colour similar to that of a cherry. The variety is no longer multiplied and seems to be on the way out.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monastrell from Bodegas La Encina are 0
Informations about the Bodegas La Encina
The Bodegas La Encina is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
The word of the wine: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
