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Monasterio de Santa Cruz 2016

Vino Tinto

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  • Gold, AWC International Wine Challenge- Vienna, 2017
  • Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy, 2016
  • Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy, 2017
  • Double Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2017
  • Gold, Concours Mondial De Bruxelles, 2017

Two Golds and one Double Gold for this densely flavoured red that combines spicy Monastrell from old, low yielding vines with silky, berry rich Tempranillo. All lovingly crafted by a winemaker with a 5-Star rating from Spain’s premier wine guide.

Two Golds and one Double Gold for this densely flavoured red that combines spicy Monastrell from old, low yielding vines with silky, berry rich Tempranillo. All lovingly crafted by a winemaker with a 5-Star rating from Spain’s premier wine guide.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Warm plum and cherry, smooth tannin and rich layers of spice

Aroma

Dark plum, damson and cherry with a hint of spice

Monasterio de Santa Cruz 2016

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  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2019

This is an intensely flavoured, weighty red, similar in style to the rich, powerful and highly sought after reds of Priorat. The big difference, however, is the price – a fraction of that asked for Priorat wines. It was made at the Padró family cellar, founded in 1898, which draws on the expertise of winemaker Mario García. He has had experience throughout Spain (including Priorat, Montsant and Penedès), and has achieved many 5-Star ratings from top wine guide Guía Peñín. Combining concentrated, old bush vine (up to 70 years old) Monastrell from Tarragona with a little from warm Jumilla for extra richness, plus a portion of strawberry scented Tempranillo, this rich red is spot on at a barbecue, and ideal with roast lamb or a rich casserole.

"Just what a Spanish red should be! This wine is a delight! The flavour is soft, smooth and warm" Online Review
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