This wine is produced from Monastrell bush vines that average 25 years old. Organic farming methods were used, but are not certified. Grapes were hand harvested, selecting bunches based on acidity, structure, and alcohol. The grapes underwent a low temperature maceration prior to fermentation which lasted for 4 days, increasing color and aroma in the finished wine. Aged in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.
90pts Vinous– 2016 vintage
Brilliant magenta. Assertive aromas of fresh red berries are complemented by a spicy hint of white pepper. Juicy, focused and energetic in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet raspberry and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. Gentle, slow-building tannins lend shape to a smooth, seamless finish that strongly echoes the red fruit note. (all stainless steel)
Drink 2019-2024
90pts View from the Cellar– 2016 vintage
The 2016 Monastrell “Old Vines” from Porta Regia is once again a terrific wine for its price tag, and I was absolutely delighted this year to see it sealed under a natural cork, rather than the synthetic cork of the last couple of years. The bouquet is deep and beautifully expressive, wafting from the glass in a complex blend of red and black raspberries, garrigue, spiced meats, a touch of chicory, woodsmoke and a fine base of soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, fullbodied and beautifully balanced, with a velvety attack, plenty of mid-palate stuffing, refined, seamless tannins and excellent focus and grip on the complex finish. This has to be one of the greatest bargains to be found anywhere in the world of red wine, as this sells for all of thirteen dollars here in the states! Great juice. 2018-2030+.
