"Very modern and intense with captivating aromas of black pepper, wild herbs and violets. Powerful and energetic, with chalky tannins and fresh, burning acidity. Really classy. A very interesting wine in its price range". (Decanter)
Features
Estate
Bodegas Alceno
Cuvée
Genio Monastrell 4 meses
Vintage
2021
Designation
Jumilla
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
85% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), 15% Syrah
Terroirs
Sandy and gravelly soils, vineyards at an altitude of between 600 and 900m above sea level.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation maceration, 15 days of maceration
Breeding
4 months in new barrels (French and American oak)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet red with cherry highlights
Nose
Fresh, captivating bouquet of black pepper, wild herbs and violets, as well as new oak, vanilla and cinnamon.
Mouth
Intense, expressive attack, well-balanced between elegant notes of ripe fruit, chalky tannins and biting acidity. Long, greedy finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with simmered lamb, grilled entrecôte, pan-fried peppers...
Bodegas Alceno
Jumilla
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2023) 96/100
About the wine:
Very modern and intense, with captivating aromas of black pepper, wild herbs and violets. Powerful and energetic, with chalky tannins and fresh, burning acidity. Really classy. Very interesting in the price range proposed.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 11/11/2024
Too sweet for me
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC M. Published on 03/11/2024
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