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Casa Mon Frare Barrica

2005 Valencia Monastrell 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%

Bodegas Los Frailes Casa Mon Frare Barrica is an exquisite red wine that showcases the unique terroir of the Valencia region. This exceptional blend features eighty percent Monastrell and twenty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a wine that exhibits a rich and full-bodied character. On the palate, it boasts a beautiful balance of vibrant acidity and gentle yet notable tannins, enhancing its overall complexity. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious dark fruit flavors intertwined with hints of spice and earthiness, which gracefully unfolds as the wine breathes. With a well-structured dryness, this vintage from 2005 offers a delightful drinking experience, making it a perfect companion for hearty dishes or enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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