Bodegas Olivares 2021 Altos de la Hoya Jumilla Monastrell Ungrafted Old Vines $50 - $75

Bodegas Olivares 2021 Altos de la Hoya Jumilla Monastrell Ungrafted Old Vines $50 - $75Pairs with: Estofados Good for: A convivial evening with good food Grape: Monastrell I am from: Jumilla, Spain The Story: This subtly versatile Monastrell is sourced from a 60 hectare vineyard of ungrafted vines, many of which were planted in 1872. The vineyard is referred to as Finca Hoya de Santa Ana and this bottling, using native yeast, comes from the best parcel and the highest point hence the name Altos de la Hoya "highest from La Hoya". Why

a former monastery which has been in his family for four generations

and was joined in 2003 by his son

A long finish is driven by notes of black fruit and hints of toasted oak

sweet finish

they turned their sights to the nearby mountainous hills above Nemea to unlock the playful side of Agiorgitiko

This agricultural vocation of pampering historical vineyards and making unique and recognizable wines with their fruits

Their approach which foregoes any use of chemicals and gives the utmost attention to care of the plants is also helped by a climate which helps for a perfect growth of the grapes

It gracefully sweeps into a long

and the seven acres under vine take character from the sandy clay loam soils

In your mouth: Smooth and light

Pairs with: Chocolate-covered pepitas

like the Corton hill they inhabit