Color
Bright cherry red, violet reflections
Nose
The Monastrell from Alicante lives from an intense fragrance. A cornucopia of berry aromas pours out to the inclined connoisseur. Blueberries, elderberries and raspberries alongside blackberries vie for supremacy. The fruit seems slightly lactic and reminds one a little of cherry-cream sweets. Liquorice, eucalyptus and a little mint set off ethereal scent marks. Clove and black pepper round it off spicily. It is inviting and generously portioned. Powerfully Mediterranean, yet elegant and cool.
Palate
El Seque wafts across the palate. In waves, it shows power, spice and coolness at the same time. The fruit seems serious and mature. Contrary to its nature, the Monastrell shows surprisingly little and only delicate tannin. Totally juicy, it flows in large gulps and loudly calls out "drinking flow". Gripping It experiences an enormous number of bright moments and displays an elegance that was hardly to be expected.
Food recommendations from Marian Henß
- Tomato casserole with aubergine, Brazil nuts and basil
- Beetroot carpaccio with rocket, goat's cheese and walnuts
- Braised shoulder of lamb with chestnuts and romanesco
Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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Winemaker | El Sequé (Artadi) |
Country | Spain |
Region | Alicante |
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Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
Acid | 4,9 g/l |
Drinking temperature | 17° |
Parker points | 93 |
Manufacturer | Artadi S.A., Carretera de Logroño s, n, 01300 Localidad: Laguardia, Spain. Organic Certificate: ES-ECO-020-CV |