Winery TengoMonastrell
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.
The Monastrell of the Winery Tengo is in the top 90 of wines of Yecla.
Taste structure of the Monastrell from the Winery Tengo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monastrell of Winery Tengo 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 Monastrell of Winery Tengo in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Monastrell
Pairings that work perfectly with Monastrell
Original food and wine pairings with Monastrell
The Monastrell of Winery Tengo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, spaghetti with squid ink (italy) or braised lamb with peppers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tengo's Monastrell.
Discover the grape variety: Siegerrebe
Aromatic, opulent whites with a golden robe, ample palate and moderate acidity, showing intense, signature aromas of muscat, rose, lychee, mango, ripe yellow fruits (peach, apricot) and white flowers evoking gewürztraminer. Often vinified off-dry or sweet. Grown in Germany (Rheinhessen, Pfalz), England, British Columbia and the American Pacific Northwest. German hybrid created in 1929 by Georg Scheu at Alzey (madeleine angevine × gewürztraminer).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monastrell from Winery Tengo are 2017, 2015, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Tengo
The Winery Tengo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
