Telmo Rodriguez Al-Muvedre Tinto Monastrell 2018

Reviewed on March 12, 2021

Telmo Rodriguez is one of the most sought-after winemakers in Spain. He makes no bones about his passion for working with native Spanish grapes. This Monastrell (aka Mourvedre in France) is a terrific example of the heights this grape can reach when in the right hands. It is 100% Monastrell, so it gives you an excellent flavour profile of this grape. Monastrell is a thick-skinned grape that ripens later in the season. It is an excellent choice for warmer climates like this one in southeastern Spain. Although this is a single varietal wine, Monastrell is a good blending partner, and you often see it combined with Grenache or Syrah.

It's a medium bodied red packed with fleshy flavours of blackberry, black plums, black pepper and a hint of wild herbs. It gets even better as it sits in the glass and has time to open up. It is a natural match with Alberta beef so light up the barbie and get grilling!

Region - Alicante D.O., Spain