| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
Made with Monastrell and Alicante Bouschet grapes from vineyards over 20 years old, and Cabernet Sauvignon over 10 years old. Cultivated on stony soil, poor in organic matter. Limestone subsoil with clay areas at the bottom of the valley. Manual harvest and aged in French oak barrels for 4 months.
Intense red, with purple trim and middle layer. On the nose, aromas of fresh red fruits, with light spicy notes and memories of bakery. In the mouth it is soft, notes of juicy red fruit, with good structure and long tannin finish and acidity balanced and pleasant.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Picota cherry red / Purple rim / Semi-opaque |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Fruit aromas / Red fruit / Raspberry / Toasty notes / Aromas of baked bread / Spicy notes / Black pepper |
Mouth | Smooth / Pleasant / Red fruit / Structured / Fresh / Well-integrated tannins / Balanced acidity / Long finish |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Ratings and awards
| 2011 | 90 PN | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 90 PK |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Customer reviews
The winery
Bodegas Sierra Salinas
The boundary where the province of Alicante meets Murcia is the location for the Bodegas Sierra Salinas vineyards, parcels of land that were purchased by the Castaño family in the year 2000 in a strong show of commitment to the Monastrell grape variety, technology (without forgetting the legacy of past generations) and quality at every stage of production. Both the estate and the winery are situated in the foothills of the Sierra de Salina, north of Alicante, within the municipal...
