Finca Monica Tempranillo 2019
- Medium bodied
- Rioja
This snappy little Rioja is made from 100% tempranillo and shows off the best of the grape. It has a medium body with ripe red fruit and elegant oak character. Three months in American oak have added a touch of grip and vanilla to the abundant plums, cranberries and licorice spice. If you are not familiar with the Rioja region or tempranillo variety - Finca Mónica is a great introduction that is equally delicious with or without food.
Profile
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Specs
- Region
- Rioja
- Vintage
- 2019
- Cellaring
- 2026
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 13.5%
- Closure
- Cork
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% Tempranillo
- Serving Temp.
- 14.0°C
Region
Rioja
Jack doesn't live here - Tempranillo does. It makes Jack its bitch. Tempranillo may be relatively new on the scene in Australia, but it's as widespread in Spain as Shiraz is in Australia. Rioja have strict regulations on wines classified by the region, and require the wine to be certain lengths of time in barrel and then in bottle, and allows the producer to classify based on these restrictions as: Joven (none to limited oak contact), Crianza (intermediate oak and bottle age) and Reserva (extended oak/bottle aging). The time spent in oak is generally judged based on fruit intensity, but the one thing you will find is that quality is pretty impressive across the board, from crunchy young Joven to luscious Crianza to blockbuster Reserva. Welcome to the vinous heartland of Spain. It smells and tastes amazing.