Familia Pacheco Monastrell

Spain 

Organic, vegan/veggie.

2018

14%

75cl 

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Producer 

Widely considered to be one of the best wineries in Jumilla, Viña Elena is very much a family affair with Elena Pacheco at the helm supported ably by her mother, sisters and children.

Viña Elena sits directly inland from the Costa Blanca and that venerable holiday destination, Benidorm. Safe to say, it is hot in this south east corner of Spain and Elena is fascinated by Monastrell and how she can create ever more elegant and delicate incarnations of it, despite the intensity of the sun. 

Viticulture

From their 17 hectares of organically cultivated vines set within the semi-arid, hilly landscape, Elena experiments with the differing soil types to see how Monastrell will react and how she can express the personality of the grape. The differing terroir, organic practices and the lack of oak influence all goes to create fascinating wines of greater elegance, fruit and delicacy than the heat of this sun worshippers’ land would have you expect.

Non-irrigated, bush vines, hand harvested, limestone soils, the age of the vines vary from 15 to 40 years old. This wine is made from picking over a combination of different plots located in different sub-zones. Altitude range is between 380 and 760 metres above sea level. All vines are certified organic. All the plots were planted in low density (around 1,400 to 1,600 vines per hectare). 

Winemaking

A traditional fermentation in stainless steel vat, temperature controlled at 24º C for 8 days. Native yeast, malolactic fermentation in vat and then 3 months with French Oak.

Taste

Ruby in colour. The aromas of red fresh fruit (Raspberry, red cherry, strawberry) and some floral notes (roses) are clean and plentiful. On the palate, it is vibrant, refreshing, medium-bodied, well-balanced and elegant finish. It is the epitome of a well made Monastrell. 

Food Pairing 

Delicious with tapas, roast meats, stews and cheese.